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Antique Map of Ancient Jerusalem, depicting The Temple of Solomon, c.1725

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Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Plattegrond van het Oude Jeruzalem Volgens den Schryver.' Bird's-eye view of the ancient city of Jerusalem shows its divisions with prominent depictions of the Temple of Solomon and the royal palace and gardens. The map is oriented with west at top, with the Calvary outside the city walls at top right. This plate originates from: 'Het algemeen groot historisch, oordeelkundig, chronologisch, geografisch, en letterlyk naam- en woord-boek, van den gantschen H. Bijbel. Dienende tot de gedenk-stukken der Jooden en andere oudheden, ter opheldering der H. Schrift ... Nu in't Nederduitsch overgezet, merkelyk vermeerdert, en met aanmerkingen verrykt, door Mattheus Gargon.' and it's additons: 'Byvogzel tot het algemeen groot ... Naam- en woord-boek ... En nu in zuiver Nederduitsch overgezet, merkelyk vermeerdert, en metv aanmerkingen verrykt, door Jakob van Ostade en Arn. Henr. Westerhovius.', by Augustines Calmet, published in Leiden, Amsterdam, by Samuel Luchtmans, R. & J. Wetstein en Smith 1725-1731. This is a reknown encyclopaedic dictionary on all aspects of the history, geography and culture of the Bible and Biblical times. This Dutch translation originates from Calmet's work in French including: 'Commentaire littéral sur tous les livres de l'Ancien et du Nouveau Testament ...', first published in Paris in 1707. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Antoine Augustin Calmet' after an anonymous artist. Author: Antoine Augustin Calmet (1672-1757), French Benedictine. Translation by: translation by Mattheus Gargon (1661-1728), a minister in Vlissingen. Engravings in this work by A. de Putter, F. van Bleyswyk, M. Pool, Ph. van Gunst, etc. Condition: Good, given age. A few minor crinkles. Small hole right margin. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1725 Overall size: 49.5 x 39.5 cm. Image size: 43 x 31.5 cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.49 in (49.5 cm)Width: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1725
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PCT-614561stDibs: LU3054326393742
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