| Bibliographic Information |
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Title: |
Abrahai patriarchae peregrinatio, et vita |
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Creator: |
Ortelius, Abraham, 1527-1598 |
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Publisher: |
Ortelius |
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Place of Publication: |
Antwerp |
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Publication Date: |
1586 |
| Descriptive Information |
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Subject: |
Maps -- Palestine ( lcsh )
Maps -- Palestine -- 1590 ( local ) |
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Genre: |
single map ( marcgt ) |
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Format: |
Map, 1 map : col. ; 35 x 45 cm. |
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Abstract: |
Summary Although the date 1586 appears in a Latin phrase on the map proper, it was printed in the fourth edition of Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1590). |
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Notes: |
Citation/Reference Karrow.
Citation/Reference Laor,
The map depicts the "wanderings of Abraham the Patriarch and his life".
It shows the Land of Canaan including names and borders of ancient tribal lands.
The Dead Sea does not appear on the map as the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha have not yet been destroyed and are located on the map.
The map was drawn to resemble a colorful and richly-decorated Flemish wall tapestry.
It is surrounded by 22 medallions depicting scenes from Abraham's life.
Latin words at the top and bottom of the "tapestry" quote from the twelfth chapter of Genesis.
With the elaborate cartouche, medallions, and scroll work it is one of the most beautiful maps drawn by Ortelius, and it is one of the most often reporduced maps of the Holy Land.
From the Holy Land Map Collection donated by Dr. James and Adina Simmons in memory of their parents. |
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Language: |
Latin |
| Institutional Information |
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Source Institution: |
University of Florida |
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Holding Location: |
George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida |
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Attribution Statement: |
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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Rights Management: |
All rights reserved, Board of Trustees of the University of Florida. |
| Technical Information |
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Bibliographic ID: |
UF00001633 |
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Volume ID: |
VID00001 |
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Resource Identifier: |
notis - AAA4203 |
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