Subject: Holy Land, Jerusalem
Period: 1710 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.1 x 12 inches
46 x 30.5 cm
Beautiful and fully engraved bird's-eye plan of the holy city flanked by engravings of religious icons, Solomon and a high priest. Reportedly after Vallapando's imaginary city plan, the map was published in a Dutch Bible. At the top is a large and ornate elevation of the Temple of Solomon. Dutch text on verso.
References: Poortman & Augusteijn #142.
Condition: A
There are a couple of expertly repaired tiny tears at bottom, just barely entering image.