"De Heylige en Wytvermaerde Stadt Ierusalem, Eerst Genaemt Salem", Savry, Jacob

This detailed bird's-eye view is based on Claes Janszoon Visscher's depiction of Jerusalem, one of the most popular plans of the ancient walled city during the seventeenth century. While it is imaginary, it provides great detail of the city walls and streets, with 40 principal sites numbered and keyed to a table in a cartouche at bottom left. Biblical scenes are shown on the hillside in the foreground including the crucifixion. Solomon's Temple is at upper center, and Herod's Palace is located at the far left. Dutch text on verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #109.

Condition: B+

A dark impression with light soiling at far right and left. The very narrow side margins, which are as issued, have been professionally reinforced to repair some tiny tears and chips.