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Auction 205, Lot 558

Full Contemporary Color

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

Subject: Middle East & Cyprus

Period: 1721 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 13.7 inches
50.5 x 34.8 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. Dutch text on verso.

References: Poortman & Augusteijn #160.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with full contemporary color, issued folding on a watermarked sheet with toning that is confined to the edges of the sheet and some tiny chips at top right.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 9/10/2025

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