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Antique Map of the Holy Land and Paradise by François Halma, c.1720 Beautiful early 18th-century hand-colored map of the Middle … Read more Antique Map of the Holy Land and Paradise by François Halma, c.1720 Beautiful early 18th-century hand-colored map of the Middle East extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf, engraved for François Halma’s Descriptio Paradisi, et Terrae Canaan Regionumque a Patriarchis primum habitatarum. The map illustrates the biblical lands of Canaan, Mesopotamia, Arabia, and Syria with remarkable detail and artistry. The engraving highlights key locations from the Old Testament, including the Garden of Eden—placed here in present-day Iraq, near Babylon—and the journey of Abraham from Ur toward the Promised Land. The map integrates sacred geography with classical cartography, reflecting early 18th-century European scholarship’s fascination with aligning biblical narratives to real-world geography. The decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner is especially notable, depicting the serpent entwined in the apple tree, symbolizing the Fall of Man in the Garden of Eden. Finely engraved rivers, mountain ranges, and coastlines enhance the clarity of this elegant design, while soft hand-coloring emphasizes regional divisions and ancient place names. See less
- Dimensions
- 14.17ʺW × 9.45ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Good impression with … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Good impression with later hand-coloring. Central folds as issued, minor age toning at top margin. Otherwise clean and well-preserved. less
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