"De Heylige en Wytvermaerde Stadt Ierusalem Eerst Genaemt Salem", Visscher, Claes Janszoon

This detailed bird's-eye view was one of the most popular plans of Jerusalem during the seventeenth century. While it is imaginary, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets, with 36 principal sites numbered and keyed to a table in a scroll at left, which is held aloft by an eagle. Solomon's Temple is at upper center and Herod's Palace is located at the far left. The scenes in the foreground include the Crucifixion at left and Salomon's anointment at right. This is the first state, engraved by the elder Visscher.

References: Laor #1155; Poortman & Augusteijn #121.

Condition: A

Fine impression and fabulous old color with some foxing on the verso that is barely evident on the face of the map. Wide original margins.