1886 Wood Engraving L Joutel Art Church St John Baptist Damascus Syria XGFD6

"Jâmi'a Es Seîyed Yehya - Church of St. John the Baptist"

This is an original 1886 black and white in-text wood engraving of artwork that portrays the Umayyad Mosque that was built on the sire of a Christian basilica dedicated to Saint John the Baptist after the Arab Conquest in 634 CE that is located in the city of Damascus, Syria, Middle East.

CONDITION

This 126+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Moderate aging throughout. Small crease - bottom left corner. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 4 inches; 11 x 10 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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This piece was illustrated by Joutel, L.. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.

Keywords specific to this image: Muslim, Islam, Religion

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