PCT-61461

Antique Map of the Middle East by Von Sandrart (1708)

  • Condition: Fair, given age. Some imperfections: right- and left margin were added because of short cut/frayed. It will avoid framing problems. There is a small missing piece near the lower right edge(paper on reverse) and two small (restored) tears. Also the lower scale part has a very small missing piece (paper on reverse). Original folds are partly consolidated/restored with paper on verso. Minor discolouration centre fold. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Date: 1708
  • Overall size: 54 x 41.3 cm.
  • Image size: 51 x 38 cm.
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.. Antique Map of the Middle East by Von Sandrart (1708)

Description: Antique map titled 'Die Gegend des Irdlisches Paradieses und des Landes Kanaan.' Map of the Middle East with a prominent Cyprus. The map shows the route of Abraham from Ur. Charming vignettes feature Adam naming the animals, creation of Eve from Adam's rib, Eve with the apple, the Expulsion from the Garden of Eden. German text on verso. From: Biblia : das ist die gantze Heilige Schrift, Altes und Neues Testaments / verteutscht von Doctor Martin Luther: und auf gnädigste Verordnung des durchleuchtigsten Fürsten und Herrn/ Herrn Ernsts/ Hertzogen zu Sachsen (…) published by Johann Andrea Endters Seel, Sohn und Erben 1708. The first edition appeared in 1641.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Joachim von Sandrart' after an anonymous artist. Joachim von Sandrart (1606-1688) was a Baroque painter and engraver from Germany. He lived in Amsterdam for several years and also wrote about art.