Lot 06038

In Angustiorem Formam Redacta, et Ex Variis Auctoribus a Multis Erroribus Expurgata” from Giovanni Stefano Menochio “R. P. Joannis Stephani Menochii Doctoris…” 1632. Dim.33x84cm. Stunning map of the Holy Land oriented to the east, with a city plan of Jerusalem after Villalpando ‘Hierosolymae Veteris Imago at its center. The map is framed with panels of vignettes displaying sacred objects including a menorah, the arc of the covenant, the altar of sacrifices, the Tabernacle, and a plan and elevations of the Temple. At center is an inset bird’s-eye plan of Jerusalem. Two sheets joined as issued. Few brown spots & marginal tears, wear along middle-fold joint.