15 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – View of Samboupo – Copperplate Engraving (1753)
This finely detailed copperplate engraving presents a panoramic "VUE DE SAMBOUPO" (View of Samboupo), depicting a bustling coastal city or settlement. The urban landscape stretches along the waterfront, with numerous buildings and fortifications extending towards a backdrop of mountains or hills. The foreground is alive with maritime activity, featuring various sailing ships and smaller boats on the water, indicating a significant port during the age of sail. This print provides a valuable historical and topographical record of an important trading post in the East Indies, reflecting 18th-century European documentation of global territories.
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, charts, and topographical views. His meticulous work, often based on reports from voyages of exploration, contributed significantly to the advancement of geographical knowledge and maritime navigation, making his atlases indispensable resources for seafarers and scholars of his era.
Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 35 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: 1753
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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