Item #14461 Engraving of Persian Mosque, Published in 1720. Persian Mosque.

Engraving of Persian Mosque, Published in 1720

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Engraving of Persian Mosque (Iran), Chatelain: Atlas historique, Published in Paris, 1720, Sheet size: large format 54 cm x 43 cm. The engraving shows the exterior and the interior views a famous Persian mosque. Also has an image of the grand court at the center with arched building all around, Offers multiple views of the mosque with written text explanations in French. Henri Abraham Chatelain's Atlas Historique. The work was published by the author in Amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. The text was combiled by Gueudeville & Garillon. The maps were completed by Chatelain some influenced by Guillaume de l'Isle's work. Atlas Historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. It was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. Chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of French mapmaking. Very good condition.

Item #14461

Price: $225.00