Kaart van Palestina 1621

"Kaart van Palestina" is an engraving by Dutch cartographer Nicolaes van Geelkercken, created in 1621. The map depicts the Holy Land with detailed topographical features, including mountains, rivers, and settlements. It is a detailed map of Palestine, a popular subject among European cartographers of the time. It features an elaborate cartouche at the bottom, with scenes of biblical figures and the inscription "Hanc Terra Sancta Tabulam Geographicam omnibus per unum verfum orbem terrarum Christianis," indicating its intended use as a devotional tool for Christians. It is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.