18 Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of the Coasts of Cochinchina, Tonkin, and Part of China – Engraving (circa 1750)
This detailed engraving, titled "CARTE DES COSTES DE COCHINCHINE TUNQUIN Et partie de celles de la Chine" (Map of the Coasts of Cochinchina, Tonkin, and part of those of China), was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, the Royal Hydrographer to the King of France. Produced around 1750, this navigational chart depicts the coastlines of what are now parts of Vietnam and China, including the Gulf of Tonkin (Golphe de Tonquin) and Cochinchina. The map includes navigational details such as coastal features, islands, and rhumb lines radiating from a central compass rose, making it an essential tool for maritime navigation and trade in Southeast Asia during the 18th century. Its precision underscores Bellin's expertise and the advanced state of French cartography of the period.
Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) was a highly influential French cartographer, hydrographer, and geographer. He served as the first Ingénieur de la Marine and Royal Hydrographer to the King of France, responsible for producing a vast number of charts and maps that were widely regarded for their accuracy and detail. Bellin's work was instrumental in documenting global coastlines and waterways, contributing significantly to navigation and geographical knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment. His prolific output included atlases and individual charts that were used by navies and merchant fleets worldwide.
Artist or Maker: Jacques Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: circa 1750
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