A map of Turkish possessions including Egypt and Greece by Justus Danckerts (1635-1701) shows the Arabian peninsula in the center. A decorative cartouche adorned with several costumed figures, a pyramid, and lions. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
This map was engraved by Frederick de Wit (1630-1706), one of the most prominent and successful publishers in Amsterdam. The Holy Land extends from Sidon and Damascus to the Wilderness of Pharan in the Sinai. The decoration in the map relates to the Old Testament. At the bottom of the map is a depiction of an encampment of the Israelites during Exodus. The Twelve Tribes are around the perimeter and in the center the Tabernacle is illustrated with the Levites in attendance. Moses is at the left holding his staff and his brother Aaron is opposite. The caption in the sea refers to Lebanese cedars being sent by King Hiram of Tyre to King Solomon. The theme of the richness of the Promised Land is emphasized with the beautiful garland supported by the angels across the top, containing fruit, grapes and flowers. North oriented to the right. Amsterdam. 52 x 62cm.
This map was engraved by Johannes L'Huilier and corrected by Frederick de Wit (1630-1706). The map encompasses the regions from India to Southern China, Taiwan, the Philippines, the East Indies and Indonesia with parts of northwest Australia identified as Hollandia Nova. Many islands with their ports are shown. The title cartouche at the top right is surrounded by turbaned warriors and native figures. 52 x 62cm.
Black-and-white engraved map of the Aegean Sea, with portions of Greece and Turkey. From Samuelis Bocharti Geographia sacra, : cujus pars prior Phaleg de dispersione gentium & terrarum divisione facta in ædificatione turris Babel; pars posterior Chanaan de coloniis & sermone Phœnicum agit... by Samuel Bochart, published: Francofvrti ad Moenvm, impensis Johannis Davidis Zunneri; typis Balthasaris Christophori Wustii.
Black-and-white engraved map of Spain, Italy, and North Africa. From Samuelis Bocharti Geographia sacra, : cujus pars prior Phaleg de dispersione gentium & terrarum divisione facta in ædificatione turris Babel; pars posterior Chanaan de coloniis & sermone Phœnicum agit... by Samuel Bochart, published: Francofvrti ad Moenvm, impensis Johannis Davidis Zunneri; typis Balthasaris Christophori Wustii.
Black-and-white engraved portrait of Moses and the Ten Commandments. Engraving by Robert Nanteuil and Gérard Edelinck after a painting by Philippe de Champaigne.
Black-and-white engraving depicting scenes from the Book of Samuel. Engraving by Johann Jacob von Sandrart. From Biblia, das ist : die gantze Schrifft, Altes und Neues Testaments, translated by Martin Luther; printed and published Nuremberg: Johann Andreas Endter.
Black-and-white engraved map depicting the dispersal of the descendents of Noah after the Tower of Babel. From Samuelis Bocharti Geographia sacra, : cujus pars prior Phaleg de dispersione gentium & terrarum divisione facta in ædificatione turris Babel; pars posterior Chanaan de coloniis & sermone Phœnicum agit... by Samuel Bochart, published: Francofvrti ad Moenvm, impensis Johannis Davidis Zunneri; typis Balthasaris Christophori Wustii.
