Russia The Moscow Kremlin antique engraving Adam Olearius 1656

Title: Das Moscowitishe Schlos von hinten.

Early 17th century copper engraving of The Moscow Kremlin published by Johann Holwein 1656.

The first settlements on the territory belong to the Bronze Age (2nd century BC). The “grad of Moscow” itself was founded in 1156 by Prince Yuri Dolgorukiy and was made out of oak. From 1366 to 1368 Dmitry Donskoy replaced the wooden walls with white limestone.

Origin: Adam Olearius, Vermehrte Newe Beschreibung Der Muscowitischen und Persischen Reyse So durch gelegenheit einer Holsteinischen Gesandschaft an den Russischen Zaar und König in Persien geschehen, Holwein, Schleßwig, 1656
Published by: Johann Holwein, Schleßwig, 1656.

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Sheet app.: . 7 x 11.75 inches. 18 x 30 cm.
Image app.: 5.5 x 4.25 inches. 14 x 10.5 cm.
Condition: Very good, light soiling at verso.

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