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Auction 181, Lot 575

"De Gelegentheyt van 't Paradys en 't Landt Canaan. Mitsgaders d' Eerst Bewoonde Landen der Patriarchen...", Danckerts/Wetstein

Subject: Middle East & Cyprus

Period: 1757 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 13.6 inches
50 x 34.5 cm
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Dutch Bible map covering the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, featuring the Garden of Eden, which is located near the Tower of Babel. The map includes tiny engravings of Eve offering Adam the apple and their subsequent expulsion from the garden. Abraham's journey from Ur is noted, as are the wanderings of the Children of Israel, and a vignette of Jonah and the whale. Engraved by Albert Schut. This is the third state with Danckerts' imprint removed at bottom right and replaced with Wetstein, Smith and Luchtmans. Blank verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #160.

Condition: A

A sharp impression on a bright sheet with a Strasbourg Lily watermark, issued folding with some creasing and soiling along the edges of the sheet.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $180

Closed on 2/10/2021

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