Antique Holy Land Map, Judée ou Terre Sainte, Robert de Vaugondy, 1806
€ 360
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1806
Mapmaker / artist
Robert de Vaugondy / Delamarche, Paris, 1806
Technique
Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring
Sheet size
31.5 × 45 cm (12.4 × 17.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14279-60
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Good antique condition with light age toning, minor foxing, and soft fold lines as issued. Margins remain wide and attractive, with overall strong visual presentation.
About this sheet
Antique Holy Land Map, Judée ou Terre Sainte, Robert de Vaugondy, 1806
Elegant antique map of the Holy Land titled “Judée ou Terre Sainte,” originally engraved after the celebrated French cartographer Robert de Vaugondy and corrected by Delamarche Géographe. Published in Paris around 1806, this finely engraved map depicts the biblical regions of Judea, Samaria, Galilee, Idumea, and surrounding territories along the Mediterranean coast and the River Jordan.
The map is rich in historical and biblical detail, identifying ancient cities, tribal divisions, rivers, mountains, and religious sites associated with the Old and New Testaments. Delicate original outline hand-coloring distinguishes the territorial divisions and adds refined decorative appeal to the composition. The elegant title cartouche and balanced French engraving style reflect the sophistication of late 18th- and early 19th-century Parisian cartography.
Maps of the Holy Land by Robert de Vaugondy were widely admired for their accuracy and scholarly character, making them highly desirable among collectors of biblical geography, early cartography, and religious history.
The print is an original antique engraving, not a reproduction. The piece is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be to scale.
Framing tips: Particularly suited to a dark walnut, gilded, or ebonized frame with a warm ivory mat for a classic library or study appearance.
