12 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of the Empire of Monomotapa and Neighboring States – Engraving (c. 1750)
This detailed engraving, likely drawn or compiled by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, presents a historical map titled "EMPIRE DU MONOMOTAPA ET ETATS VOISINS" (Empire of Monomotapa and Neighboring States). The map delineates a significant region of Southern Africa, illustrating various rivers, mountain ranges, and the territories of numerous indigenous kingdoms and peoples, including the Zimbal, Macruc, Quiterve, and Monomotapa. It features a decorative title cartouche that also provides information on the map's sources. This map offers a valuable glimpse into 18th-century European geographical and political understanding of the African continent.
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. His maps were known for their clarity and precision.
Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: Circa 1750
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