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Auction 189, Lot 551

"De Gelegentheyt van 't Paradys en 't Landt Canaan, Mitsgaders d'Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen...", Stoopendaal, Daniel

Subject: Middle East & Cyprus

Period: 1702 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
18 x 13.8 inches
45.7 x 35.1 cm
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This Dutch Bible map covers the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, depicting numerous Biblical sites, including the wanderings of the Children of Israel, Jonas & the whale, and the Garden of Eden. The map is richly embellished with a banner style title cartouche and four corner vignettes - Paradise, the creation of Adam & Eve, Eve offering Adam the apple, and the expulsion from the Garden of Eden. At bottom center is a large scene of the Ark. Dutch text on verso. Published by Hendrik, Jacob and Pieter Keur, M. Doornick and Pieter Rotterdam.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #131 GII-1.

Condition: A

A nice impression with marginal soiling, an archivally repaired centerfold separation at bottom, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 9/14/2022

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