Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1750 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.3 x 14.9 inches
49 x 37.8 cm
This is a nice Biblical map of the kingdoms of Judea and Israel as they were during the reign of King Solomon. The map extends to include a large part of the Arabian Desert as well. Putti hold up the title cartouche and another adorns the distance scale. A large vignette depicts one of the battles of Solomon. Engraved by Jan van Jagen.
References: Laor #72; Poortman & Augusteijn #183.
Condition: A
A somewhat light impression on watermarked paper with light toning along sheet edges.