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Bonne, Rigobert : [MAP] CARTE DE LA TERRE-SAINTE COUTENAM LES DOUZE TRIBUS D'ISREAL

France, [ca. 1780]

1st Edition. 10 X 13 inch Copper Etching with Colored Outline. In French. Title translates into English as, “Map of the Holy Land of the Twelve Tribes Of Israel. ” “Rigobert Bonne (1727–1794) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century… In 1773 Bonne succeeded Jacques Nicolas Bellin as Royal Cartographer to France in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depôt de la Marine. Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period. Bonne’s work represents an important step in the evolution of the cartographic ideology away from the decorative work of the 17th and early 18th century towards a more detail oriented and practical aesthetic. With regard to the rendering of terrain Bonne maps bear many stylistic similarities to those of his predecessor, Bellin. However, Bonne maps generally abandon such common 18th century decorative features such as hand coloring, elaborate decorative cartouches, and compass roses… While mostly focusing on coastal regions, the work of Bonne is highly regarded for its detail, historical importance, and overall aesthetic appeal. ” (Wikipedia, 2017) This map depicts the important settlements, as well as the regions of the twelve tribes. The Mediterranean coast reaches from Gaza in the south to Sidon in the north. Map spills over

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