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C1763
Terrae Sanctae Tabula e Scripturae Sacrae, Flavii Josephi,…
Mapmaker:
Guillaume Delisle (1675 - 1726)
Finely engraved pair of C18th maps of the Holy Land by De Isle the Royal French cartographer. At top left is a decorative title, comprising flower garlands set within an elaborate Rocco frame with a censer and various other objects. The map shows … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Terrae Sanctae Tabula e Scripturae Sacrae, Flavii Josephi,…
Date:
C1763
Mapmaker:
Guillaume Delisle (1675 - 1726)
Condition:
In good condition, with centre folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
490mm
x 680mm
Paper Size:
540mm
x 375mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1763
Description:
Finely engraved pair of C18th maps of the Holy Land by De Isle the Royal French cartographer.
At top left is a decorative title, comprising flower garlands set within an elaborate Rocco frame with a censer and various other objects. The map shows the lands of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, the traditional divisions of the ancient Jewish people.
From Jean Lattre, Atlas Moderne.
References: Lalor 244
Mapmaker:
Guillaume Delisle(1675-1726)
Leading French cartographer of the C18th who was reknown for the accuracy of his maps.
He studied under Jean Cassini and from an early age showed his talent. At the age of 27 Delisle was admitted to the Academie Royale des Sciencesand by 1718 he had been made the Royal Geographer. His maps reflect his scientific approach to map making by including the most up to date cartographic information as well as the use of new astronomical information. Where he was unable to verify information conclusively, he would note the fact on his maps.
