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Auction 128, Lot 784
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"Chorographia Terrae Sanctae in Angustiorem Formam Redacta, et ex Variis Auctoribus a Multis Erroribus Expurgata", Tirinus, Jacobus

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1632 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
33 x 12.7 inches
83.8 x 32.3 cm
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Visually stunning map of the Holy Land surrounded with panels displaying sacred objects including a menorah, the arc of the covenant, the altar of sacrifices, and the Tabernacle. A plan and elevation of Salomon's Temple anchor the frieze in the lower corners. At center is inset a bird's-eye plan of ancient Jerusalem based on the Spanish biblical geographer, Juan Bautista Vilalpando. Oriented with east at top, the map includes the territories of the twelve tribes on both sides of the Jordan River and the route of the Exodus and Wandering. Two sheets joined as issued.

References: Laor #771.

Condition: A+

Clean and bright with fine later color.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200

Sold for: $750

Closed on 5/20/2009

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