Ancient Jerusalem birds-eye plan map - a print by Joseph Moxon, 1671 art print poster canvas gift

Ancient Jerusalem birds-eye plan map - an iconic engraving by Joseph Moxon, printed and hand-coloured in London in 1671.

"To the Right Reverend Father in God, JOHN, Lord Bishop of Chester. This Mapp is humbly Dedicated by Joseph Moxon." Birds-eye view / plan of ancient Jerusalem based on Stern's plan of 1630, by Joseph Moxon, 1671, showing the City with the Second Temple, Herod's Castle, streets and markets, fortified walls, along with images of Solomon's anointment and Golgotha. A reference table on the right lists numbered important places and buildings.

Joseph Moxon (1627 - 1691) was an English engraver and printer, and mathematician. He produced the first English mathematical dictionary, as well as maps and globes. He was appointed hydrographer to the King Charles II in 1662, and later became the first tradesman to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.

This poster is a high quality "giclée" reproduction of a restored antique original, custom-printed on Standard Single-weight Matt Coated art paper 140gsm or  Heavyweight Matt Coated art paper 230gsm (more of a thin card density), or superb Epson Matt Canvas 320gsm, according to your choice. We use the latest UltraChromeHDX pigment inks which guarantee 60 years of colour  permanence (up to 200 years fade-proof for colour prints).  This poster is suitable for mounting and framing, as well as direct display on a wall.