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Antique Map of the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf by Danckerts, c.1718

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Antique map titled 'De Gelegentheyt Van't Paradys en 't Landt Canaan.' Dutch Bible map covering the region between the Mediterranean and the Persian Gulf, featuring the Garden of Eden, which is located near "Babel". The map includes tiny engravings of Eve offering Adam the apple and the expulsion from the garden. Abraham's journey from Ur is noted, as are the wanderings of the Children of Isreal, and a vignette of Jonas and the whale. Artsists and Engravers: Engraved by A. Schut. Published by C. Danckerts II. The Danckerts were a well known family containing several engravers, cartographers and print-sellers that started with the founder Cornelis Danckerts I (1536-1595) who was the city Carpenter. Condition: Fair, few tiny tears and several repairs. Dutch text on verso, faded. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1718 Overall size: 54 x 41.5 cm. Image size: 50.5 x 34.5 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1718
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  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-007541stDibs: LU3054327833832

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