Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1648 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
18.75 x 13.6 inches
47.6 x 34.5 cm
Lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicting the flight from Egypt. It is based on the map of Claes Jansz. Visscher with nearly identical embellishments. Includes a fine title cartouche, several fine engravings of religious icons, Moses, a high priest, numerous sailing ships and a charming scene of Jonah and the whale. Second state.
References: Poortman & Augusteijn #108.
Condition: B+
Some printer's creases on centerfold and light soiling and toning along edges and folds. Bottom centerfold separated in margin.