Terra Sancta, Sive Promissionis, olim Palestina recens delineata, et in lucem edita per Nicolaum Visscher Anno 1659

Cartographer / Artist: Nicolaes Visscher I (1618–1679)

Date Created: 1659

Medium: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring

Physical Dimensions: 18.5 x 22.5 inches (47 x 57 cm)

Geographic Scope: Holy Land / Israel / Palestine

Archive Catalog ID: 108

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Holy Land & Sacred Geography

A fine 17th-century Dutch Golden Age map of the Holy Land oriented with west at the top, depicting the tribal divisions of Israel alongside an elaborate inset illustrating the Tabernacle and encampment of the Twelve Tribes.

Condition: Very good condition with vibrant period hand coloring and strong copperplate impression.. Light handling creases and minor age. toning along the outer sheet margins.. Central fold line as issued, with minor soft creasing near edges.. Verso details. Minor age toning and light surface foxing. Original central vertical fold line. Penciled catalog reference number "3123/4" circled in lower. left quadrant. Edge wear consistent with age

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Terra Sancta, Sive Promissionis, olim Palestina recens delineata, et in lucem edita per Nicolaum Visscher Anno 1659

By Nicolaes Visscher I (1618–1679)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period 1659 Copperplate engraving with hand coloring by Nicolaes Visscher I (1618–1679) documenting Holy Land / Israel / Palestine. Measures 18.5 x 22.5 inches (47 x 57 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Copperplate engraving with hand coloring
Sheet / Plate Size
18.5 x 22.5 inches (47 x 57 cm)
Date / Era
1659
Geographic Scope
Holy Land / Israel / Palestine
Archive Catalog ID
108
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Very good condition with vibrant period hand coloring and strong copperplate impression.
  • Light handling creases and minor age
  • toning along the outer sheet margins.
  • Central fold line as issued, with minor soft creasing near edges.
  • Verso details
  • Minor age toning and light surface foxing
  • Original central vertical fold line
  • Penciled catalog reference number "3123/4" circled in lower
  • left quadrant
  • Edge wear consistent with age

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A fine 17th-century Dutch Golden Age map of the Holy Land oriented with west at the top, depicting the tribal divisions of Israel alongside an elaborate inset illustrating the Tabernacle and encampment of the Twelve Tribes.

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