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1709 Map of the Holy Land - Twelve Tribes of Israel, Hand-Colored, Antique Map
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This is a beautiful 1709 map of the Holy Land, titled "Iudaea seu Terra Sancta quae Hebraeorum sive Israelitarum in suas duodecim Tribus divisa," by Guillaume Sanson and Alexis Hubert Jaillot. It highlights the Twelve Tribes of Israel based on Biblical references.
Below is a more detailed description and background information for this map:
Title: Judaea, or the Holy Land, Divided into the Twelve Tribes of the Hebrews or Israelites.
Cartographers:
- Guillaume Sanson (1633–1703): Son of Nicolas Sanson, a pioneer of French cartography, Guillaume contributed significantly to advancing his father’s legacy.
- Alexis Hubert Jaillot (c.1632–1712): A French mapmaker renowned for collaborating with Guillaume to re-engrave and enhance Nicolas Sanson’s works.
Publisher:
Hubert Jaillot, Paris, 1709.
Dimensions:
- Plate Size: Approximately 50 x 60 cm (19.7 x 23.6 inches).
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Description:
This richly detailed, hand-colored map presents the biblical Holy Land as divided among the Twelve Tribes of Israel. It reflects the geographical understanding of the late 17th century and is based on Nicolas Sanson’s original map, updated and expanded by Guillaume Sanson and re-engraved by Alexis Hubert Jaillot.
Key features of the map include:
- Detailed boundaries of the Twelve Tribes, each identified with Latin inscriptions.
- The Mediterranean ("Mare Magnum seu Occidentale") on the left and the Dead Sea ("Lacus Asphaltites") towards the southeast.
- A stunning title cartouche at the top left, featuring ornate decorations, religious motifs, and symbols of Biblical significance.
- A scale and explanatory cartouche at the lower right, flanked by lions and additional decorative elements.
The collaboration between Sanson and Jaillot resulted in an elegant blend of artistry and precision, making this map both a geographical and decorative masterpiece.
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Background Information:
This map serves as a significant historical artifact, blending religious, biblical, and cartographic traditions. The Sanson family, led by Nicolas and succeeded by Guillaume, laid the foundations of French cartography, producing maps that balanced accuracy with aesthetic appeal. Jaillot, a contemporary of Guillaume, refined these maps further, making them suitable for larger atlases aimed at royal and scholarly patrons.
The map’s basis on Biblical geography provides a snapshot of the Holy Land as interpreted through 17th-century Christian scholarship. It holds particular value for collectors interested in antique maps with religious and historical themes.
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Condition: The map is in very good condition for its age, with vibrant original hand-coloring and minor signs of age-toning and edge wear. Both cartouches are crisp and well-preserved, enhancing the map’s visual appeal.
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Keywords:
- Holy Land map
- Twelve Tribes of Israel
- Biblical cartography
- Guillaume Sanson map
- Alexis Hubert Jaillot map
- Antique French map
- Judaea map
- 17th-century geography
- Decorative cartouche
- Religious artifact
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1700-1709
- Date of Manufacture:1709
- Condition:Condition: The map is in excellent condition for its age, with vibrant original hand-coloring and minor signs of age-toning, foxing and edge wear. Both cartouches are crisp and well-preserved, enhancing the map’s visual appeal. Fold line as issued.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14040-71stDibs: LU3054343431922
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