1729 Schryver Map of Israel showing 12 Tribes

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Title:    Ontwerp en Erfdeeling van't Land Kanaan, volgens het gezicht van Ezechiel.

Description:    An extremely uncommon c. 1729 map of ancient Israel. Most likely drawn by the Dutch engraver Schryver, this map shows Israel from Hethelon in the north to Kades, just south of the Dead Sea. Divided into the areas controlled by the Twelve Tribes of Israel, from the north these are Dan, Aser, Naphtali, Manasse, Ephraim, Ruben, Juda, Benjamin, Simeon, Issachar, Zebulon and Gad. Shows several important cities including Jerusalem, Gaza, Cezarea (Caesarea), Damascus, Tyrus (Tyre), Joppe (Jaffa near modern Tel Aviv), etc. The right side of the map is dedicated to Old Testament quotations, mostly drawn from the Book of Ezekiel, describing the region. Probably issued in an early 18th century Dutch Bible or other Biblical reference.

Date:    c. 1729 (undated)

Cartographer:    Schryver is a largely unknown cartographic figure. He is undoubtably Dutch and was active in the early 18th century. Most of his work seems to focus on Biblical lands and topics. Click here for a list of rare maps by Scyryver.

Size:   Printed area measures 8 x 14 inches (20.32 x 35.56 centimeters)

Condition:    Very good condition. Very clean impression.

Code:   Israel-schryver-1729 (Necessary for phone inquiries: 646-320-8650)