From Janssonius, Jan. Novus Atlas (Amsterdam, 1658),Vol. VI. Six sheets. Hand-colored in sharp, distinct hues

AUCTION 40 | Thursday, June 26th, 2008 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 295
(MAP OF THE HOLY LAND).

From Janssonius, Jan. Novus Atlas (Amsterdam, 1658),Vol. VI. Six sheets. Hand-colored in sharp, distinct hues

Not examined out of frame 33 1/2 x 70 inches

Est: $7,000 - $9,000
This exceptionally large, impressive complete map of the Holy Land orients to the east, showing the divisions of the Twelve Tribes of Israel on both sides of the River Jordan. The coastline runs from Sidon, Lebanon at left, to Rhinocorura, Egypt at right. Offshore, not far from the port of Jaffa, one spies a ship holding Jonah about to be cast into the jaws of the whale. There are two cartouches: The one at top left contains the Wanderings of Abraham ("Peregrinatio Abrahae"); the other at top right, the Journies and Mansions of the Desert ("Itinera et Mansiones Deserti"), i.e. the wanderings of the Israelites in the Sinai Wilderness