370 - Unknown (16th), Temple of Solomon, 1593, Etching

Unknown (16th), Temple of Solomon, 1593, Etching Unknown (16th century): Temple of Solomon, Idealized architecture based on biblical description, 1593, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Date: 1593 Description: Architectural representation with elevation, section and floor plan of Solomon's Temple, the Jerusalem Temple, reconstructed from ancient written sources. Source: Benedictus Arias Montanus (1527 Fregenal De La Sierra-1598 Seville) Antiquitatum Iudicarum Libri IX, 1593 | Book, Religion, Genre, Science Keywords: 16th century, Baroque, Architecture, Italy, Size: Paper: 33,6 cm x 41,1 cm (13,2 x 16,2 in) Condition: Very good condition. The paper is slightly discolored due to age. Visible vertical creases of the original edition. The edges of the sheets are just trimmed, partly within the platemarkers. Soiled along the right sheet edge and minimally torn at the bottom. The left sheet edge is slightly damaged by detachment from a book binding. Light discoloration at the upper edge.