Map of Arabian Peninsula and Canaan, 1750

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This antique map, titled "Terre de Chanaan ou Terre Promise a Abraham," is a finely detailed copper-engraved map created around … Read more This antique map, titled "Terre de Chanaan ou Terre Promise a Abraham," is a finely detailed copper-engraved map created around 1750 by Delamarche in Paris, based on earlier works by Sanson and R. de Vaugondy. It prominently features the biblical land of Canaan, promised to Abraham, and is enhanced with hand-applied color highlighting regional boundaries. The map integrates two significant insets: "Carte des Voiages d'Abraham" measuring 10.04 x 10.83 inches (25.5 x 27.5 cm), which traces the journeys of Abraham across the region, and "Disposition du Camp des Israelites," approximately 5.91 x 5.71 inches (15 x 14.5 cm), depicting the layout of the Israelites' camp. There is an illustration of the Ark of the Covenant in the lower-right corner. Measuring 16.73 x 21.85 inches (42.5 x 55.5 cm) in total, this historical piece exhibits some signs of aging with minor wear and occasional spotting, reflecting its rich history and antiquity. The central fold mark is typical of maps of this era, indicating it was likely housed in a bound atlas. This map is a captivating artifact, offering a glimpse into the geographical understanding and biblical interpretations of the mid-18th century. The map is associated with the works of Robert de Vaugondy and Nicolas Sanson, two significant figures in the history of cartography, and was published by Charles François Delamarche, a notable French geographer and mapmaker from Paris. See less