Bidspirit auction | Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville - Map

Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville - Map of Ancient Egypt / Aegyptus Antiqua - Mandato Serenissimi Delphini Publici Juris Facta - ”Aegyptus Antiqua - Mandato Serenissimi Delphini Publici Juris Facta” Large hand-coloured detailed map of Ancient Egypt, following the Course of the Nile from the Cataracts Syene to the Mediterranean and also showing the overland route from Coptos the Brenice on the Red Sea. This map originates from ”Atlas Antiquus Danvillianus. Conspectus tabularum geographicarum”. This work was published in Nuremberg by Christoph Weigel, 1784. Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville (1697–1782) was a renowned French cartographer and geographer, considered one of the most skilled mapmakers of the 18th century. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and his contributions to the accuracy of geographical knowledge, particularly in mapping the ancient world. D'Anville's work was highly regarded by scholars and explorers, and his maps were widely used by the French government and military. His innovations in mapmaking included a focus on accurate topography and the use of contemporary sources to improve the precision of maps. Artist or Maker: Jean-Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville Dimensions: 42 cm x 58 cm Medium: Engraving Date: 1784