1570 ANTIQUE BENEDICT ARIAS MONTANUS HOLY LAND MAP
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An antique scarce and important 1570 map, Canaan During the Time of Abraham, Map of the Land of Canaan at the Time of Abraham and Before the Advent of the Son of Israel with Neighbors and Neighboring Regions From the Description of Benedict Arias Montanus. The example of Montanuss map of the Holy Land, which originally appeared in his Polyglot Bible, one of the most important 16th century editions of the Testaments. The map shows Canaan at the time of Abraham and extends to the neighboring regions. The map is orientated with north at the left of the map. All the major holy cities and sites can be identified. Text on the map is both in Latin and in Hebrew. Hand colored in the 19th century. Inscribed in the print, lower left. Framed. Antique Historical Collectibles, Wall Art, World Maps.
Dimensions: Frame L 26 1/4 x W 19 3/4 in. Map L 21 1/2 x W 14 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.
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