Tirinus' Map of the Holy Land

Chorographia Terrae Sanctae in angustiorem formam redacta, et ex variis auctoribus a multibus erroribus expurgata

This map of the Holy Land, after Christian van Adrichom and probably engraved by Cornelis Galle, is oriented with east at the top of the page. It includes an oval plan of ancient Jerusalem (which follows Villalpando) at the foot and vignettes of Biblical subjects in the borders. The map was published in the first volume of Tirinus’ ‘Commentarius in Vetus et Novum Testamentum’.

Condition & Materials

Two copper engraved map-sheets, joined, printed area measurement 32.5 x 84.5, black and white, blank verso. 

References 

Laor, Maps of the Holy Land, 771.