Seaton's Map of Palestine, or the Holy Land, and part of Egypt; Jesus Christ with Samaritan woman at the well, a Georgian folding map, 1829 art print poster canvas gift

A magnificent map of Palestine Holy Land with an engraved scene of Jesus Christ with Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well. Engraved by James & Josiah Neele, 352, Strand, London. Seaton's Map of Palestine, or the Holy Land, and part of Egypt. Compiled from Surveys made for the French and English Governments. This Map intended as a companion for & to illustrate the Geography of the Scriptures is principally compiled from Surveys made under the direction of General Kleber for the information for Buonaparte and as regards the Coast from those made for the Admiralty of England.

The story of Jesus Christ meeting a Samaritan woman at Jacob's Well near town of Sychar (present Aschar, near ancient Shechem), is one of the most iconic encounters in the Bible. The woman's name at the time of the meeting is unknown, however she was later baptized as Photine / Photina / Photini, was martyred for her faith by Emperor Nero, and celebrated as a saint, after. Jesus said to her: "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty." This is the first time when Jesus reveals himself as a Messiah: "I am he, the one who is speaking to you".

Robert Seaton was a British mapmaker, active in Georgian period. He was appointed a Hydrographer to the King (George IV).

Josiah Neele (1804 - 1876) was a British engraver, printer, publisher, and map seller. He was the son of Samuel J. Neele, also an engraver and a map maker. Josiah went into publishing business in partnership with his uncle and brother, James Neele, from their office at 352 Strand, London, until 1829. He then continued publishing under his own name from same office until bankruptcy in 1836.

This poster is a high quality "giclée" reproduction of a painstakingly 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.