Hierosolyma / Nova Urbis Hierosolymitanae Descriptio

Cartographer / Artist: Georg Braun & Frans Hogenberg

Date Created: c. 1588

Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 16 x 21 inches

Geographic Scope: Jerusalem, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 440

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Holy Land & Sacred Geography

Published in Volume IV of Braun & Hogenberg's landmark *Civitates Orbis Terrarum*, this celebrated dual view contrasts ancient biblical Jerusalem at the time of Christ with the contemporary 16th-century city under Ottoman rule.

Condition: Light age. toning and minor creasing along wide outer margins. Excellent, vibrant full body hand coloring. Strong, clear plate impression on laid paper with central fold as issued. Pencil stock numbers `#440` and `1200. ` on lower right margin. Verso details. Slight uniform age. toning and faint marginal creasing.. Minor handling smudges along edges.. Archival mounting tape at top corners.. Clear, sharp typography with an ornate historiated initial 'M'.

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Hierosolyma / Nova Urbis Hierosolymitanae Descriptio

By Georg Braun & Frans Hogenberg

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1588 Hand-colored copperplate engraving by Georg Braun & Frans Hogenberg documenting Jerusalem, Israel. Measures 16 x 21 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$550
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
16 x 21 inches
Date / Era
c. 1588
Geographic Scope
Jerusalem, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
440
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light age
  • toning and minor creasing along wide outer margins
  • Excellent, vibrant full body hand coloring
  • Strong, clear plate impression on laid paper with central fold as issued
  • Pencil stock numbers `#440` and `1200
  • ` on lower right margin
  • Verso details
  • Slight uniform age
  • toning and faint marginal creasing.
  • Minor handling smudges along edges.
  • Archival mounting tape at top corners.
  • Clear, sharp typography with an ornate historiated initial 'M'.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

Published in Volume IV of Braun & Hogenberg's landmark *Civitates Orbis Terrarum*, this celebrated dual view contrasts ancient biblical Jerusalem at the time of Christ with the contemporary 16th-century city under Ottoman rule.

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