The Russian court in the seventeenth century. Adam Olearius 1656.
Early 17th century engraving with description image showing the swearing on the sacred icon by the Russian criminal in court.
Original engraving as published.
Adam Olearius (born Adam Ölschläger or Oehlschlaeger, 24 September 1599 – 22 February 1671) was a German scholar, mathematician, geographer and librarian.
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.
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 considering the age.
