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Laor, |
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Citation/Reference: |
Karrow, |
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The map is from the Ortelius 1584 edition of the Theatrum orbis terrarum printed in Antwerp by Christopher Plantin, and was the first printing of the map which appears in all editions until 1612. |
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The map was designed by Sgrooten based on geographical research of Peter Laicksteen (Laicstain-Liestain), a Dutch astronomer who had published a book in 1566 on his observations from his recent travels to the Holy Land. |
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From the Holy Land Map Collection donated by Dr. James and Adina Simmons in memory of their parents. |
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This drawing frequently apears on the sixteenth and seventeenth century decorative maps. |
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The large ilustration in the lower left corner appears to be Jonah about to go overboard near a fierce fish. |
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There are two cartouches on the map which show the transition from the plainer work of the previous century to the Flemish ornate fantasies. |
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The title cartouche is typical of the time and has above it three vignettes of the life of Jesus. |
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Beginning in 1680, the scale also was drawn in a cartouche. |
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This one has the usual projecting curls, wings, etc. resembling plaster-work. |
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There are extensive Latin place-names for both biblical and modern (sixteenth century) sites. |
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The baroque symbol of elevated spires, gateways and battlements drawn in a range of sizes is used to indicate the importance or size of the towns. |
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The relief is shown by small molehills which are not drawn to scale. |
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The cartographer followed the style of the time and shaded the hills on their east and south-east side as if lit by the sun from the west. |
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It illustrated how the Holy Land would appear for one approaching by ship, which was the normal mode of travel for pilgrims. |
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Bodies of water are identified with strippling for the inland seas and the Mediterranean with stylized waves which appear ferocious around the sea monster. |
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The Jordan River is depicted erroneously with a huge bend to the east between the two inland seas. |
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Oriented with East to the top and shows the coastline from Gaza northward to Beirut; it is drawn looking to Paradise which was to the East. |
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The entire map is enclosed in a border with a simple design which was mde to resemble a picture frame. |
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Funding: |
Funded in part by the University of Florida, the Florida Heritage Project of the State University Libraries of Florida, the Institute for Museum and Library Services. |
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