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Auction 107, Lot 455
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"Terra Sancta, sive Promissionis, olim Palestina Recens Delineata, et in Lucem Edita…", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Minor

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22 x 18 inches
55.9 x 45.7 cm
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Beautiful, large map of the Holy Land filled with great detail. West is oriented to the top of the map, which is spanned by a large title cartouche draped in a garland held aloft by six cherubs. The Mediterranean is filled with various types of sailing ships and fishing boats, including a depiction of Jonah and the whale. At bottom center is a plan of the desert camp of the Israelites flanked by Moses with the Golden Altar on the left and Aaron with the Golden Table on the right.

References: Laor #860.

Condition: A

Fine sharp impression and lovely color. Minor crease at upper right corner, else fine.

Estimate: $700 - $900

Unsold

Closed on 6/9/2004

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