Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1714 (published)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18 x 13.8 inches
45.7 x 35.1 cm
This graphic map of Israel is enriched with Biblical scenes. A compass rose orients the map with northeast in the top right corner. The sea is filled with ships and the route of St. Paul to Rome is shown. A pair of cartouches at top are supported by cherubs. The large decorative title cartouche at bottom is surrounded by a dramatic scene of the resurrected Christ ascending to Heaven while Roman soldiers draw back in fright. This is the second state with D. Stoopendaal's imprint and number 2 at bottom right. Dutch text on verso.
References: Poortman & Augusteijn #134 (GII2)
Condition: A
Sharp impression with faint ink offsetting within the map and some faint damp stains in the wide original margins.