Pamono Antique Engraving of the Creation of the World According to Mozes, 1725

Antique map titled ‘The Creation of the World according to the Beschryving of Moses’ – This plate shows the creation of the world according to Moses. The upper depiction shows the world without water ( after Goeree); the lowest depiction shows the creation of sun,moon and stars. This plate originates from: ‘The general large historical, judicial, chronological, geographical, and literal name and dictionary, of the Gantschen H. Bible. Serving the memorial-pieces of the Jews and other antiquities, for the clarification of the H. Scripture … Now translated into the Low German, admirably enlarged, and enriched with remarks, by Matthew Gargon.’ and it’s additons: ‘By-vowel to the general capital … Name and Dictionary … And now translated into pure Low German, curiously increased, and metv notes enriched, by Jakob van Ostade and Arn. Genr. Westerhovius.’, by Augustines Calmet, published in Leiden, Amsterdam, by Samuel Luchtmans, R. & J. Wetstein and Smith 1725-1731. This is a recognized encyclopaedic dictionary on all aspects of the history, geography and culture of the Bible and Biblical times. This Dutch translation originates from Calmet’s work in French including: ‘Commentaire litteral sur tous les livres de l’Ancien et du Nouveau Testament …’, first published in Paris in 1707. Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Antoine Augustin Calmet’ after an anonymous artist. Antoine Augustin Calmet (1672-1757), French Benedictine. Translation by: translation by Mattheus Gargon (1661-1728), a minister in Vlissingen. Engravings in this work by A. de Putter, F. van Bleyswyk, M. Pool, Ph. van Gunst, etc. Condition: Good, given age. Some crinkles and light creases. Edges browned and light soiling in the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Date: 1725 Overall size: 24.3 x 40 cm. Image size: 19 x 30.7 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proven a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.