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# - Jerusalem--Jaillot, A.H.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Hierusalem Saincte Cite De Dieu. [Paris, 1678-1706], large wall-map in 4 sheets joined, letterpress text panels on three sides, total dimensions 1180 x 1880mm, contemporary hand colour, backed on fine linen, a few small tears and area of loss skilfully repaired
Literature
cf. Laor 1049 (1678 edtiion)
Catalogue Note
a rare wall map of jerusalem and one of the most richly-detailed early depictions of jerusalem in cartographic form.
The topography shows ancient Jerusalem and the neighbouring countryside, including the most important locations immediately beyond the walls, such as Golgotha, the Mount of Olives, etc. The text surrounding the plan describes at length 270 structures and locations both within and without the walls of the city. The plan itself is illustrated with numerous Biblical vignettes from both the Old and New Testaments.
The three panels of descriptive text "Description exacte de la ville de Jerusalem" are the most complete depiction and description of the major structures of the city at that time.