Antique Map of the Holy Land by Covens & Mortier (1740)

Description: Antique map titled 'Het Heylige Land verdeeld in de Twaalf Stammen Israels waarin duydelyk is aangegeven de Reysen van Jesus Christus & c. Dienende tot Groot Light vande Historien des Bybels.' Decorative and detailed map of the Holy Land divided into 12 Tribes, showing the travels of Jesus Christ. Fully engraved with mountains, towns, forests and notations of important Biblical sites. Pictorial title cartouche depicting Jesus healing the sick and a scale of miles with two scholars. Published by Covens & Mortier, Amsterdam c. 1740.

Artists and Engravers: Pieter and David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit.