Fine Art Print : The Lighthouse of Alexandria. Le Theatre du Monde. 17th cent

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The Lighthouse of Alexandria. Le Theatre du Monde. 17th cent

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Lighthouse of Alexandria. 3rd century BC. Le Theatre du Monde, by Guillaume et Joan Blaeu. Amsterdam, 1645

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1645 Alexandria Amsterdam Atlas Blaeu Guillaume Janszoon Joan Johannes Lighthouse Monde Pharos Seven Willem Wonders Nouvel

21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print

Discover the timeless beauty of the ancient world with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Le Theatre du Monde's depiction of The Lighthouse of Alexandria. This captivating 17th-century masterpiece, published by Guillaume et Joan Blaeu in Amsterdam, offers a glimpse into the grandeur of the ancient world. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is brought to life in stunning detail, transporting you back in time. Our high-quality Fine Art Prints are rights managed through Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring authenticity and excellence. Add this magnificent piece to your collection and adorn your walls with a piece of history.

21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.

Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 29cm (21" x 11.4")

Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite engraving, titled "Le Theatre du Monde" and created by Guillaume and Joan Blaeu in Amsterdam in 1645, offers a captivating glimpse into the ancient world and its wonders. At the heart of this intricately detailed image lies the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Dating back to the 3rd century BC, this architectural marvel stood tall on the Egyptian coast, serving as a beacon for seafarers navigating the treacherous waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The Lighthouse, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, is depicted here as a towering structure with three distinct sections. The lowest part is a square base, the middle section is an octagonal drum, and the uppermost part is a spherical shape, believed to have been covered in reflective bronze or silver to magnify the light. The vessel in the foreground, possibly a representation of a Dutch ship or a generic depiction of a vessel from the era, offers a sense of scale and highlights the immense size of the Lighthouse. This engraving, part of the Blaeu family's atlas "Atlas Novus," showcases the intricate craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that characterized Dutch cartography during this period. The intricate depiction of the Lighthouse, with its various sections and architectural details, underscores the fascination Europeans had with the ancient world and their desire to preserve its history and wonders for future generations.

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