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Auction 141, Lot 605

"Het Beloofde Landt Canaan door Wandelt van onsen Salichmaecker Iesu Christo, neffens syne Apostelen", Stoopendaal, Daniel

Subject: Holy Land

Period: 1729 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
17.8 x 13.8 inches
45.2 x 35.1 cm
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Graphic map of Israel filled with biblical scenes. A compass rose orients the map with north in the top right corner. The large decorative title cartouche at bottom is flanked with the four evangelists and vignettes depicting the life of Christ, including his birth, crucifixion and resurrection. At top, putti hold banners with the key to the map and scale of miles, and tiny ships and the track of Apostle Paul are shown in the sea. Published by Pieter and Jacob Keur in a Dutch Bible, with Dutch text on verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #134-GII<sup>3</sup>.

Condition: A

Attractive color with wide margins, minor show-through of text on verso, and light toning along sheet edges.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/5/2012

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