Jerusalem, 1716 Unlike many plans of Jerusalem that preceded it, Daniel Stoopendaal’s map was not an idealised rendition of the city, but aimed to give a plan of the layout and topography that was as accurate as possible. This was in line with the ideals of the Protestant Reformist movement of the time, which shunned mysticism for a more literal interpretation of the Bible.

Illustration: Geographicus Rare Antique Maps