Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina by Petrus Bertius

Terra Sancta quae in Sacris Terra Promissionis olim Palestina is a historical map of the Holy Land created by Petrus Bertius in the early seventeenth century. Engraved and published for inclusion in geographical atlases, the map depicts biblical Palestine, highlighting ancient regions, cities, rivers, and locations associated with Scripture. Its decorative cartouche, Latin nomenclature, and careful delineation of tribal territories reflect the blend of scholarship, religion, and cartographic art characteristic of the period.

Petrus Bertius (1565–1629) was a Dutch-Flemish theologian, historian, and cartographer whose maps were widely used in European atlases and educational works. Renowned for presenting both contemporary and historical geography, Bertius produced maps that emphasized classical and biblical subjects. His work helped shape seventeenth-century geographic understanding and remains valued for its historical significance, clarity, and elegant engraving style.