Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1717 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
15.75 x 14 inches
40 x 35.6 cm
This decorative chart is from a French Bible. It presents the full region on both sides of the Jordan River with information on the various divisions among the twelve tribes and their descendants. The map is richly embellished with the title cartouche held aloft by putti and Biblical scenes in a panel at right. Pierre Moullart was the grandson of Nicolas Sanson. He added the Sanson suffix to his name to publish maps. His business was not successful, therefore his maps are very scarce.
References: Laor #511.
Condition: A
Couple of minor spots of candle wax, overall very good.