39 Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Plan of the Fortress of Coylan (Quilon) – Engraved Map (1747)
This detailed engraved map, titled "PLAN DE LA FORTERESSE DE COYLAN" (Plan of the Fortress of Coylan), illustrates the fortifications of Coylan (present-day Kollam/Quilon), a historical port city in Kerala, India. This work originates from the "Premier Volume des Suppléments" (First Volume of the Supplements), Plate No. 1, to Antoine François Prévost's "Histoire générale des voyages" (General History of Voyages), published in 1747. The map meticulously depicts the fort's distinctive star-shaped layout, surrounded by water (sea or river) and populated with ships, reflecting 18th-century military engineering and cartographic precision for key trading posts.
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 significant urban and military centers, contributing significantly to navigation and geographical knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment. His prolific output included atlases like the Petit Atlas Maritime and maps for multi-volume travel compilations.
Artist or Maker: Jacques Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraved Map
Date: 1747
Condition Report:
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