Print Description
This print shows an architectural carving showing the Sagrario (tabernacle) of the high altar of the Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial in Spain. The left side shows an architectural section (Sección), while the right side shows the front view or elevation (Ortographia) of the monumental, temple-shaped structure. The Escorial and tabernacle were designed by architect Juan de Herrera in 1579 for King Philip II. It is part of a famous series of ten plates (Las Estampas de El Escorial) that were commissioned by King Philip II to display the architectural masterpiece worldwide. Spanish text and explanation of the palace in reverse.
Made by Blaeu after Pedro Perret.
Medium: Engraving on handlaid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 67 x 57.5 cm (26.38 x 22.64 inch). Image size: 54.5 x 47 cm. (21.46 x 18.5 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Fold as published. Creases. Rust spots in left and right margin. Ink patern on reverse. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
SPAIN-SAN LORENZO-EL ESCORIAL-SAGRARIO-TABERNACLE-KING PHILIP II-ARCHITECTURAL | RBOS-T.45-LARGE
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This attractive print was published by the Dutch cartographer and publisher Joan Blaeu (or Johannes Willemszoon Blaeu) in Atlas Maior, around 1663–1665.
Biography engraver: Jan (Joan) Willemsz. Blaeu (1598/99 – 21 December 1673) was a Dutch printer, lawyer, cartographer and publisher of renowned atlases.
Biography artist: Blaeu based his composition largely on earlier sixteenth-century designs by architect Juan de Herrera and engraver Pedro Perret.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.