Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina

Title

Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina

The map shows the Holy Land (Terra Sancta) and a magnificent title cartouche, with Moses holding the tablets of the law on the left and a milestone cartouche. Additionally, there is a ship scene depicting Jonah being thrown into the whale, two wind roses, and small scenes in the land illustrating the tribes of Israel and the route taken by the Israelites from Egypt through Sinai to Canaan. It also features numerous biblical scenes, including the Exodus and battle scenes. Originally, it was engraved for Jodocus Hondius. After his death in August 1629, this map was part of the 39 copper plates owned by Hondius, which Willem Blaeu purchased. He erased Hondius's name and added his own to the print. Subsequently, Blaeu immediately published 34 of these maps as part of his first atlas. The reverse side contains French text.

ca. 1634

Artist

Blaeu