4636 Pieter van der Aa (1659–1733) – The Forty-Year Journey of the Children of Israel from Egypt to the Promised Land – Copperplate Engraving (1729)
This elaborate copperplate engraving by Pieter van der Aa depicts the forty-year biblical journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land of Canaan, as described in Numbers 33. The map offers a sweeping bird’s-eye view of the Sinai Peninsula, Red Sea, Dead Sea, and surrounding regions, with encampments and key locations marked along the Israelites’ route. The composition is framed by a large decorative cartouche in Dutch, emphasizing the divine promise made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Pieter van der Aa (1659–1733) was a Dutch cartographer, publisher, and bookseller based in Leiden. Renowned for his prolific output, he specialized in reissuing earlier maps with ornate embellishments and was instrumental in shaping the visual culture of sacred and historical cartography during the Enlightenment.
Artist or Maker:
Pieter van der Aa
Dimensions:
32 cm x 41 cm
Medium:
Copperplate Engraving
Date:
1729
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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