Moullart-Sanson Map of the Holy Land and Sacred Geography of the Old Testament
€ 640
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Sheet size
54 × 79 cm (21.3 × 31.1 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13844-1
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
Condition report: Engraved map with original outline colors; platemark approximately 410 x 715 mm (16 1/8 x 28 1/4 in). Wide margins, minor spotting, and surface dirt; central vertical fold with slight creasing; overall well-preserved.
About this sheet
"1716 Moullart-Sanson Map of the Holy Land and Sacred Geography of the Old Testament"
This engraved map, created by Pierre Moullart-Sanson and reissued by Robert de Vaugondy in 1740, presents the Holy Land and surrounding regions as referenced in the Old Testament. The map features the Mediterranean region, North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe, illustrating biblical locations and historical geography. It includes detailed annotations and genealogical charts of Sem, Cham, and Japheth, the three sons of Noah, on the left panel, connecting the geographical landscape to biblical genealogy.
The map is adorned with hand-outlined coloring, which emphasizes territorial divisions and major geographical features, including the “Mer Occidentale” (Mediterranean Sea) and regions like Egypt, Israel, and Mesopotamia. The work reflects the scholarly focus of the period, combining religious, historical, and cartographic insights.
Condition report: Engraved map with original outline colors; platemark approximately 410 x 715 mm (16 1/8 x 28 1/4 in). Wide margins, minor spotting, and surface dirt; central vertical fold with slight creasing; overall well-preserved. Unframed.
