Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1730 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
17.8 x 12 inches
45.2 x 30.5 cm
Graphic map of Israel with biblical scenes. A compass rose orients the map with northeast in the top right corner. The large decorative title cartouche at bottom is flanked with the four evangelists and vignettes depicting the life of Christ, including his birth, crucifixion and a triumphant Resurrection, showing Christ bursting from the tomb and scattering Roman soldiers. Dutch text on verso.
References: Poortman & Augusteijn #144 (KII2).
Condition: B+
A dark impression with a couple minor spots, else very good. Narrow side margins, as is common with bible maps.