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Auction 128, Lot 785

"Situs Terrae Promissionis. S.S. Bibliorum intelligentiam exacte aperiens per Chr. Adrichom", Hondius, Henricus

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1641 (published)

Publication: Le nouveau theatre du monde

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 14.6 inches
50 x 37.1 cm
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Superb map of the Holy Land based on the cartography of Christian van Adrichom. With north oriented to the left, the map covers from the Nile delta to Sidon and is divided into the twelve tribes. It is finely engraved with minute detail and depicts numerous biblical scenes including the Exodus, the wandering of the Children of Israel, and several battle scenes. A floral and fruit garland is draped across the top, symbolizing the land of plenty. It is further decorated with two putti holding up a banner containing a Latin verse, figures of Moses with the Ten Commandments and Aaron dressed in the priestly vestments, Jonah and the whale, and a strapwork distance scale. Engraved by Everadus Sim. Hamersveldt and Salomon Rogeri. French text on verso.

References: Laor #23c.

Condition: B+

Original color with minor offsetting. There are some spots and short tears in the wide original margins.

Estimate: $700 - $800

Sold for: $400

Closed on 5/20/2009

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