Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1725 (published)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
8.4 x 6.7 inches
21.3 x 17 cm
This scarce map is a reduced version of Visscher's map of the Holy Land. North is oriented to the lower left with a lovely compass rose that is incorporated into the distance scale cartouche. The map is filled with graphic topography and beautifully embellished with a vignette of the crucifixion. Several ships and boats fill the sea; the origin and route of St. Paul toward Rome is traced. This is from the only Dutch Bible published by Samuel Schoonwald.
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Condition: B+
Issued folding, now pressed with wide margins and light soiling.