Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1630 (circa)
Publication: Atlas Minor
Color: Hand Color
Size:
10.1 x 7.5 inches
25.7 x 19.1 cm
This small map is based on Ortelius' famous map of the Holy Land. It is oriented with east at the top and centered on Samaria. The Dead Sea has four cities shown burning within it: Sodoma, Gomorra, Adama and Seboim. The map is adorned with a strapwork cartouche.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. III) #8150:353.
Condition: A
A nice impression with attractive color and a few small chips and tears confined to blank margins.