Subject: Jerusalem, Holy Land
Period: 1702 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.1 x 14 inches
46 x 35.6 cm
Great bird's-eye plan of the holy city surrounded by engravings of religious icons, Salomon and a High Priest. Reportedly after Vallapando's imaginary city plan, the map was published in a Dutch Bible. At the top is a large and ornate elevation of the Temple of Solomon and at bottom is a plan of the Temple Ezechiels. The map is copied from Nicolas Berchem's 1663 map of Jerusalem. Dutch text on verso.
References: Poortman & Augusteijn #133 GII; cf. Laor #1150.
Condition: B+
A sharp impression with light soiling, an archivally repaired tear that enters less than 1" into image at top, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation at bottom. There is some minor creasing at bottom right and dampstains along the top edge of the sheet.