Terra Sancta — The Holy Land 1670–1680
€29,95
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Terra Sancta — The Holy Land 1670–1680
€29,95
Title: Terra Sancta, sive Promissionis, olim Palestina
English: The Holy Land, or Land of Promise, formerly Palestine
Maker: Frederik de Wit (c. 1630–1706)
Place: Amsterdam, Netherlands
This richly decorated 17th-century map depicts the Holy Land and surrounding regions, incorporating biblical geography, historical place names and the territories traditionally associated with the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
The map includes the Mediterranean coast, parts of present-day Israel/Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Egypt, with numerous towns, mountains, rivers and biblical locations. Its elaborate title cartouche features decorative figures, plants and ships on the Mediterranean.