Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1748 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
8.3 x 6.6 inches
21.1 x 16.8 cm
This delicately engraved map of the Holy Land is from an illustrated Dutch Bible. It is quite detailed with biblical references among the many place names. A vignette at bottom illustrates the Crucifixion and the map is adorned with two cartouches, a compass rose and several ships.
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Condition: A
A dark impression on a sheet with folds as issued. The wide original margins have a couple of chips, well away from the map.