2 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of the Southernmost Part of America (Patagonia) – Copperplate Engraving (c. 1750)
This finely detailed copperplate engraving presents a "Carte Reduite de la Partie la plus Meridionale de l'Amerique" (Reduced Map of the Southernmost Part of America), specifically focusing on Patagonia, Tierra del Fuego, and the adjacent islands. The map showcases intricate coastlines, numerous islands, and some inland topographical features, essential for 18th-century navigation. It includes a grid of latitude and longitude, alongside named regions and waterways. The map served as a crucial guide for explorers and mariners navigating the treacherous waters around Cape Horn.
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a highly influential French cartographer and geographer of the 18th century. As the Ingénieur Hydrographe de la Marine and official cartographer for the French Royal Navy, he produced an immense number of high-quality maps and charts. His meticulous work, often based on new surveys and reports from voyages of exploration, contributed significantly to the advancement of maritime navigation and geographical knowledge, making his atlases indispensable resources for seafarers and scholars of his era.
Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: Circa 1750
Condition Report:
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