Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1710 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Black & White
Size:
17.8 x 12 inches
45.2 x 30.5 cm
Graphic map of Israel filled with biblical scenes. A compass rose orients the map with north 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 resurrection. At top, tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. This is the second state with D. Stoopendaal's imprint and number 2 at bottom right. Published by Pieter and Jacob Keur in a Dutch Bible, with Dutch text on verso.
References: Poortman & Augusteijn #144 (KII<sup>1</sup>).
Condition: B+
Issued folding with a nice impression. There is light toning along centerfold, a couple of minute holes in blank areas of image, and two faint damp stains in top margin that just enter map image.