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c. 1700 Engraved Hand-Colored Map of Israel, Covens, I./Mortimer, C., Amsterdam

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Decorative Arts Start Price:800.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
c. 1700 Engraved Hand-Colored Map of Israel, Covens, I./Mortimer, C., Amsterdam
Historic Maps
Superbly Framed Engraved Hand-Colored Map of Israel
c. 1700, Engraved Hand-Colored Map of Israel titled, “Heylige Land verdeeld in de Traalf Stammen Israels Waar in duudelek is aan geneesen de Rersen van Jesus-Christus ec...” Published by: Covens, I. / Mortimer, C., Amsterdam, Framed, Choice Extremely Fine.
This Early Engraved and profusely Hand-Colored Map of Israel basically depicts the Twelve Tribes of Israel during Biblical times. It includes, “De 12 zonen van Jakob waren; Ruben, Simeon, Levi, Juda, Dan, Naftali, Gad, Aser, Issachar, Zebulon, Jozef en Benjamin”. The Map measures 16.5" x 20” ornately showing what amounts to present day Israel, Jordan and Lebanon. It is archivally floated under Plexiglas within its gorgeous, highly ornate and decorative gold gilt wooden professional frame, to an overall size of 28” x 31” wide. The Map is also double matted against rich wine color velvet, with yet a second inner decorative gold gilt wooden trim for added outline and eye appeal. This beautiful c. 1700 Map of Israel and vicinity has a large Cartouche at upper left with a vignette depicting Jesus Christ blessing and healing the sick and infirm people as described in the Bible. A second vignette at lower right shows what appears to be an ancient Judaea Coin, plus a scribe within his assistant by his side likely preparing a Map. Overall, a magnificent quality Map housed within its framed presentation that was obviously extremely expensive to create, and is perfectly ready to hang on display.