Subject: Holy Land
Period: 1657 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.8 x 12.5 inches
47.8 x 31.8 cm
This fine map of present-day Israel is oriented with north to the right. There is a large, decorative title cartouche at bottom flanked by vignettes depicting the life of Christ. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles. Tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. Visscher's trademark fishermen flank the vignettes at bottom - at left the younger Nicolas and at right the elder Claes Janszoon. Dutch text on verso. Engraved by Broeck.
References: Laor #791; Poortman & Augusteijn #122.
Condition: B+
A nice impression, issued folding with light foxing and archival repairs to two fold separations at bottom and to a tear that enters 2" into the image at top right.