"Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse der Kinderen Israels...", Visscher, Nicolas

This lavishly decorated map of the Holy Land depicts the flight from Egypt and the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Includes a fine title cartouche, ships sailing in both the Mediterranean and Red Seas, numerous putti, several engravings of religious icons, Moses, Aaron, and a charming scene of Jonas and the whale. Drawn by Claes Janszoon Visscher and engraved by A. vanden Broeck (their imprints are in the bottom right corner) and published by Nicolas Visscher in a Dutch Bible. Dutch text on verso.

References: Laor #795; Poortman & Augusteijn #120.

Condition: B+

Attractive color with light soiling, a printer's crease adjacent to centerfold, and a professionally repaired centerfold separation that enters 3" into map at bottom. There are some stains along sheet edges, not affecting map.