PCT-61934

Antique Map of the Holy Land by Luchtenburg (c.1720)

  • Condition: Good, given age. A few minor crinkles. A few minor spots. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
  • Date: c.1720
  • Overall size: 51.5 x 45 cm.
  • Image size: 47.5 x 40 cm.
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.. Antique Map of the Holy Land by Luchtenburg (c.1720)

Description: Antique map titled 'Heylige Land verdeeld in de Twaalf Stammen Israels (..).' Highly detailed map of the Holy Land divided into 12 tribes of Israel. With beautiful large title cartouche, vignette with scale and compass rose. Published in the Netherlands by Covens & Mortier c. 1720.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Jan van Luchtenburg' after an anonymous artist. Pieter und 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.