"Les Sources Chaudes d'Alhama, Braun- 1564, Genuine Colors!"
From a set of engravings, from a property in the Drôme, this view of Alhama, late 16th century, from the famous designer and cartographer Frans Hogenberg (1535-1590), published in the famous 1576 work by Georg Braun (1541-1622), This copper engraving, period colors, engraved bowl: 34cm x 46cm, is printed on the back of a text in French extolling the merits of the Spanish city of Alhama, located 11 km from the city of Granada. The Camino de Granada is shown in the foreground of this spectacular rocky landscape. Alhama, in Arabic "hot water", is well known for its thermal springs, which are illustrated in the lower center and were a favorite place of the aristocracy.
the sheet measures 39cm x 52cm, glued on top.
Good condition, a fold, a little sunstroke, 2 small holes, colors still bright,
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