Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse der Kinderen Israels.

Antique map of the Holy Land. Printed in Amsterdam by Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn in 1654.

Reference 12748

Description

Decorative map of the Holy Land by Nicolas Visscher. Showing the exodus of the tribes of Israel from Egypt. Below the camp of the tribes, the tabernacle, ark of the covenant and menorah. From the Dutch Ravesteyn Bible of 1654.

Details

Cartographer	Nicolas Visscher
Title	Perigrinatie ofte Veertich-Iarige Reyse der Kinderen Israels.
Publisher, Year	Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn, Amsterdam, 1654
Plate Size	32.0 x 47.6 cm (12.6 x 18.7 inches)
Sheet Size	39.8 x 53.5 cm (15.7 x 21.1 inches)

Condition

Somewhat browned and narrow margins. Very good condition.

Cartographer

The Visscher family were art and map dealers in Amsterdam during the 17th century. Funded by C. J. Visscher (1587-1652), the business was continued by his son and grandson both named Nicolas. Nicolas Visscher I was born 1618 in Wenns, Austria. He died 1679 in Linz. After the death of Nicolas II, his widow passed the business to Pieter Schenk.

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Antique map of the Holy Land. Printed in Amsterdam by Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn in 1654.

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