1700 Judaea seu Terra Sancta quae Hebraeorum sive Israelitarum in suas duodecim tribus divisa
DESCRIPTION
By: Gulielmi Sanson & Pierre Schenk
Date: 1700 (circa) Amsterdam
Dimensions: 19 x 22.5 inches
This finely engraved map of the Holy Land was produced circa 1700 by Gulielmi Sanson, and published by Pierre Schenk. The Latin title translates to "Judaea or the Holy Land, which is the Land of the Hebrews or Israelites, divided into its Twelve Tribes."
The copper engraved map presents the Holy Land divided into the Twelve Tribes of Israel, based on biblical geography and ancient historical sources. Rendered with considerable detail, the map reflects the enduring 17th- and early 18th-century European interest in sacred cartography—an intersection of religious devotion, classical scholarship, and geographic inquiry.
The map distinguishes the tribal territories through vivid hand-coloring, with each of the twelve tribes, such as Judah, Benjamin, Dan, Reuben, and Naphtali are outlined and labeled within their respective regions. The western boundary is marked by the Mare Magnum Occidentale (Mediterranean Sea), while mountain ranges, rivers, cities, and historical sites populate the interior. East of the Jordan River, the map includes the territories of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The use of Latin throughout, along with a decorative title cartouche flanked by biblical figures and a scale of miles supported by cherubs and lions, exemplifies the Baroque style of the period.
Gulielmi Sanson, a descendant of famed French cartographer Nicolas Sanson, continued the legacy of integrating historical and biblical knowledge into cartographic works. This map, published by the Dutch firm of Pierre Schenk, which purchased many plates from early map making families for reissue under their name. Both visually captivating and historically informative, it remains a prime example of early modern religious cartography intended for both scholarly and devotional use.
Condition: Map is in very fine condition with bold coloring and full margins on all sides.
Inventory #12968
CONDITION
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