Map of Palestine, Nicolaes van Geelkercken, After Arnoldus van Geilkercken, 1621 print A map of Palestine, with inscriptions that relate to the events of the old and New Testament. At the top left a small map of the Middle East with a legend. At the top right a map of Egypt. In the edges of the old and New Testament. Map is digitally composed of 10 separate parts. after design by: ItalyLeidenpublisher: Leiden paper etching / engraving the building of the Tower of Babel; Nimrod may be present, supervising or assisting the construction. the sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22). Moses coming down from
Map of Palestine, Nicolaes van Geelkercken, After Arnoldus van Geilkercken, 1621 print A map of Palestine, with inscriptions that relate to the events of the old and New Testament. At the top left a small map of the Middle East with a legend. At the top right a map of Egypt. In the edges of the old and New Testament. Map is digitally composed of 10 separate parts. after design by: ItalyLeidenpublisher: Leiden paper etching / engraving the building of the Tower of Babel; Nimrod may be present, supervising or assisting the construction. the sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22). Moses coming down from Mount Sinai. David beheads Goliath with a sword. maps, atlases. circumcision of the Christ-child by the priest in the temple (Luke 2:21). multiplication of loaves and fishes for a multitude of four or five thousand people (Matthew 14:13-21, 15:32-39; Mark 6:32-44, 8:1-10; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14). Mary, Joseph and the new-born Christ (Nativity). Moses (not in biblical context); possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law - other activities, relationships, etc. of male persons from the Old Testament. Adam and Eve holding (and possibly eating) the fruit. the drunkenness of Noah. the killing of Abel: Cain slays him with a stone, a club or a jaw-bone, alternatively with a spade or another tool as weapon. angel (possibly with book) ~ symbol of St. Matthew. the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword. the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara. the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll. the apostle Andrew; possible attributes: book, X-shaped cross, fish, fishing-net, rope, scroll. tabernacle ~ altar. seven lamps ~ 'menorah'. Ark of the Covenant ~ Jewish religion. the apostle James the Less, first bishop of Jer
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