18th century map of the Holy Land

SEUTTER, Matthäus.

Terra Sancta Vocata, Quae Olim XII Tribus Hoc Autem Aevo IN VI Proinc Distincta . . .
Augsburg: Tobias Conrad Lotter, c.1760. Original wash colour with later additions to the cartouches. 200 x 270mm.

Trimmed to plate at top, margin replaced.

An uncommon miniature map of the Holy Land divided into the Twelve Tribes, engraved by Andreas Silbereysen for Seutter's 'Atlas Minor'. The cartouche top left, shows Moses being discovered in the River Nile by Pharaoh's daughter. In the lower right corner there is an inset map of the Exodus. This example was published by Seutter's son-in-law and successor, Tobias Conrad Lotterr.


Stock ID : 22348