Highly Detailed Antique Map of the Holy Land Showing 12 Tribes of Israel, c.1720

€ 480

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1720
Technique: Engraved
Sheet size: 45 × 51.5 cm (17.7 × 20.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-61934

Condition

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 review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

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.