Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1714 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
18 x 13.7 inches
45.7 x 34.8 cm
Fine map of Israel with north oriented to right. Large decorative title cartouche at bottom flanked with the four evangelists and vignettes depicting the life of Christ, including his birth, crucifixion and resurrection. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles, while tiny ships sail in the sea. Published by Pieter Keur in a Dutch Bible.
References: Poortman & Augusteijn #134 (GII).
Condition: B
Crisp impression with just a bit of minor soil. Right margin trimmed to neatline at top.