Rare Antique Bird's-eye View Map of The Island of Malta, 1729

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Rare Antique Bird's-eye View Map of The Island of Malta, 1729

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Antique print titled 'D'oude Schets van het Eyland Malta, alwaer, Paulus na zyn Schipbreuk Aenlandde.' This is an uncommon bird's-eye view map of the island of Malta. The map presents a contemporary view of the island, but also illustrates Apostle Paul's shipwreck on the island in the year 60 AD. According to the legend this shipwreck took place at St. Paul's Bay, which is shown here at lower right; the map is oriented with north in the lower right corner. Saint Paul stayed in Malta for three months and performed a number of miracles, like the healing of the father of Publius, the Roman governor. Engraved by A. de Putter. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Antoine Augustin Calmet (February 26, 1672 - October 25, 1757) was a French Benedictine monk and Biblical scholar active in the late 17th and early 18th century. Calmut was born at Ménil-la-Horgne in Lorraine. He joined the Abbey of St-Mansuy at Toul in 1688. Approximately ten years later he was assigned to teach philosophy and theology in Moyenmoutier Abby. There he gathered the various materials and commentary with which he would eventually compose his important theological studies. Calmet's work initiated a new era of Biblical exegesis in which the dominant allegorical approach to theological analysis was replaced with a critical search for meaning and significance. Calmet was a religious as well as a learned man, and one of the most distinguished members of the Congregation of St. Vanne. In recognition of these qualities he was elected prior of Lay-Saint-Christophe in 1715, abbot of St-Léopold at Nancy in 1718, and of Senones Abbey in 1729; he was also twice entrusted with the office of president or superior general of the congregation. Pope Benedict XIII wished to confer Episcopal Dignity upon him, but in his humility could not be brought to accept the honor. Among Calmet's more interesting works is a 1746 treatise that ambiguously, though not explicitly, considers the existence of Vampires. Calmet died at Senones Abbey, near Saint-Dié, on 25 October 1757. Artist: Antoine Augustin Calmet (February 26, 1672 - October 25, 1757) was a French Benedictine monk and Biblical scholar active in the late 17th and early 18th century. Calmut was born at Ménil-la-Horgne in Lorraine. He joined the Abbey of St-Mansuy at Toul in 1688. Approximately ten years later he was assigned to teach philosophy and theology in Moyenmoutier Abby. There he gathered the various materials and commentary with which he would eventually compose his important theological studies. Calmet's work initiated a new era of Biblical exegesis in which the dominant allegorical approach to theological analysis was replaced with a critical search for meaning and significance. Calmet was a religious as well as a learned man, and one of the most distinguished members of the Congregation of St. Vanne. In recognition of these qualities he was elected prior of Lay-Saint-Christophe in 1715, abbot of St-Léopold at Nancy in 1718, and of Senones Abbey in 1729; he was also twice entrusted with the office of president or superior general of the congregation. Pope Benedict XIII wished to confer Episcopal Dignity upon him, but in his humility could not be brought to accept the honor. Among Calmet's more interesting works is a 1746 treatise that ambiguously, though not explicitly, considers the existence of Vampires. Calmet died at Senones Abbey, near Saint-Dié, on 25 October 1757. Condition: Good, given age. Edges browned. Light soiling in the margins. A few minor crinkles. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1729 Overall size: 45.5 x 36.5 cm. Image size: 43.5 x 30.5 cm.

Dimensions:
Height: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)Width: 14.38 in (36.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1729
Condition:
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: PCT-592271stDibs: LU3054326373282

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