Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promiffionis ol: Palestina

Cartographer / Artist: Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) / Tilemann Stella (1525–1589)

Date Created: c. 1584

Medium: Hand-colored copperplate engraving

Physical Dimensions: 14.5 x 19.8 in (37 x 50.5 cm)

Geographic Scope: Holy Land / Israel / Palestine

Archive Catalog ID: 2933

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Holy Land & Sacred Geography

An iconic 16th-century Renaissance map of the Holy Land oriented with East at the top, depicting the biblical divisions of the Twelve Tribes of Israel alongside dramatic pictorial elements including a sailing vessel and a sea monster in the Mediterranean.

Condition: Light uniform age toning across the sheet. Full margins with pencil numbering at top left and bottom right corners. Fine hand coloring with strong impression. Central fold as issued. Verso details. Light uniform toning and minor handling smudges in margins. Central fold intact with clean typographic impressions. Pencil marking in lower left margin

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Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promiffionis ol: Palestina

By Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) / Tilemann Stella (1525–1589)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1584 Hand-colored copperplate engraving by Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) / Tilemann Stella (1525–1589) documenting Holy Land / Israel / Palestine. Measures 14.5 x 19.8 in (37 x 50.5 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

Acquisition Status$900
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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Hand-colored copperplate engraving
Sheet / Plate Size
14.5 x 19.8 in (37 x 50.5 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1584
Geographic Scope
Holy Land / Israel / Palestine
Archive Catalog ID
2933
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light uniform age toning across the sheet
  • Full margins with pencil numbering at top left and bottom right corners
  • Fine hand coloring with strong impression
  • Central fold as issued
  • Verso details
  • Light uniform toning and minor handling smudges in margins
  • Central fold intact with clean typographic impressions
  • Pencil marking in lower left margin

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

An iconic 16th-century Renaissance map of the Holy Land oriented with East at the top, depicting the biblical divisions of the Twelve Tribes of Israel alongside dramatic pictorial elements including a sailing vessel and a sea monster in the Mediterranean.

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