Collection: Osher Collection

Name: Terra Sancta, A Petro Laicstain perlustrata, et ab eius ore et schedis a Christiano Schrot in tabulum redacta., copy 2

Barcode: 340

Image Number: 340.0001

Creator: Laicksteen, Peter, active approximately 1556-1570Sgrooten, Christian, approximately 1525-1604

From Atlas: Yes

Publishing Location: Antwerp

Notes: This map is from the 1584 Ortelius Theatrum Orbis Terrarum printed in Antwerp by Christopher Plantin, and was the first printing of the map which appears in all editions until 1612. This is Copy 2. Copy 1 is OML-1584-6.

Atlas Reference: Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1584

Subjects: AnimalsBible --GeographyBible storiesBible storiesBirdsCartouches, Ornamental (Decorative arts)CrucifixionFruitGalleonsGarlandsGorgons (Greek mythology)Holy LandImaginary creaturesIsraelJesus ChristJesus Christ --NativityJesus Christ --ResurrectionLaicksteen, Peter, active approximately 1556-1570Maps--Early works to 1800MasksMedusa (Greek mythology)Middle EastMonstersMythologyPalestinePlantin, Christophe, approximately 1520-1589plantsSailing shipsSea monstersSgrooten, Christian, approximately 1525-1603StrapworkWhales

Title Translation: The Holy Land, compiled by Peter Laicksteen, and from his words and documents made into a map by Christian Schrot

Brief Description: Map of the Holy Land decorated with scenes from the Bible. Oriented with North at the left.

Physical Description: 1 map: illustrated, colored

Publisher: Plantin, Christophe, appoximately 1520-1589

Date/Date Range Produced: 1584

Date/Date Range Published: 1584

Language: DutchLatin

Region Depicted: Holy LandIsraelMiddle EastPalestine

Map Type: GeographicalPolitical maps

Dimensions: 36 x 50 cm.

Printing Process: Engraving

Printing Technique: Copper

Material Type: Paper

OCLC: 80696384

Accession Number: OS-1584-8

Donor: Osher

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/340.0001