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Auction 207, Lot 578
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"Deserta Aegypti, Thebaidis, Arabiae, Syriae Etc. Ubi Accurate Notata sunt Loca Inhabitata per Sanctos Patres Anachoretas", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Middle East, Egypt & Cyprus

Period: 1730 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.6 x 19.5 inches
57.4 x 49.5 cm
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This map focuses on the Middle Eastern regions surrounding the eastern Mediterranean and the western Red Sea. A large compass rose at bottom right orients north to the top right. The map is filled with three-dimensional mountains and miniature vignettes of people and animals, including two snakes chasing a Pegasus-like creature in Egypt. Two ships in the Mediterranean represent St. Hilarion's ship escaping a pirate ship. The allegorical title cartouche features Pan, a Centaur, and other mythical creatures.

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Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a hint of toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 2/11/2026

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