SEPULCHRES OF THE KINGS OF JUDAH. / SÉPULCRES DES ROIS DE JUDA.

Cartographer / Artist: Luigi Mayer (artist), Robert Bowyer (publisher)

Date Created: 1803

Medium: Hand-colored aquatint

Physical Dimensions: 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.5 cm)

Geographic Scope: Tombs of the Kings, Jerusalem, Israel

Archive Catalog ID: 41

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Holy Land & Sacred Geography

A dramatic hand-colored aquatint depicting the subterranean interior of the ancient Tombs of the Kings in Jerusalem, from Luigi Mayer's landmark folio *Views in Palestine*.

Condition: Minor age toning and light faint soiling in wide margins.. Small corner diagonal crease at lower left outer margin.. Vibrant original hand coloring with a strong, clean plate impression.. Verso details. Toning. Moderate age. related yellowing with a faint rectangular mat burn perimeter. Markings. Penciled inventory/reference numbers "7108" in upper corner and "100" near center. Foxing/Staining. Minor scattered foxing/iron spots near lower. center edge

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SEPULCHRES OF THE KINGS OF JUDAH. / SÉPULCRES DES ROIS DE JUDA.

By Luigi Mayer (artist), Robert Bowyer (publisher)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1803 Hand-colored aquatint by Luigi Mayer (artist), Robert Bowyer (publisher) documenting Tombs of the Kings, Jerusalem, Israel. Measures 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.5 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$85
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored aquatint
Sheet / Plate Size
12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.5 cm)
Date / Era
1803
Geographic Scope
Tombs of the Kings, Jerusalem, Israel
Archive Catalog ID
41
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Minor age toning and light faint soiling in wide margins.
  • Small corner diagonal crease at lower left outer margin.
  • Vibrant original hand coloring with a strong, clean plate impression.
  • Verso details
  • Toning
  • Moderate age
  • related yellowing with a faint rectangular mat burn perimeter
  • Markings
  • Penciled inventory/reference numbers "7108" in upper corner and "100" near center
  • Foxing/Staining
  • Minor scattered foxing/iron spots near lower
  • center edge

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A dramatic hand-colored aquatint depicting the subterranean interior of the ancient Tombs of the Kings in Jerusalem, from Luigi Mayer's landmark folio *Views in Palestine*.

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