ORTELIUS Abraham, "Peregrinationis Divi Pauli Typus Corographicus...", Latin edition of "Additamentum? 1579, 1584, 1590, 1595. Full hand-coloured.

This is the first large format map of the so-called “sacred cartography”.

Splendid map depicting the travels of St. Paul throughout the Eastern Mediterranean based on various sources. The title cartouche is flanked by two Biblical views including the shipwreck of the Apostle Paul at Malta. At the bottom is a verse of scripture from St. Pauls letters (Corinthians, 2:5). The Mediterranean Sea is highlighted with a pair of sea monsters and sailing ships. Latin text on verso. Paper soiling, paper printer’s crease on lower corners, few pin-holes (one covered on verso); one tear & marginal paper loss on lower part of middle-fold slightly entering the engraved part for 1cm (repaired with paper addition). Zacharakis 2493, Zacharakis “One Hundred Landmarks…” No.025.