11 Antoine François Prévost (1697–1763) – View of Ternate – Engraving (c. 1750)
This detailed engraving presents a panoramic "VUE DE TERNATE" (View of Ternate), capturing the distinctive volcanic island in the East Indies. The scene is dominated by a prominent, smoking volcano that rises majestically from the center of the island. A thriving town or settlement stretches along the coastline at the base of the volcano, with various buildings meticulously rendered. Numerous boats are visible on the water in the foreground, indicating maritime activity around this historically significant spice island. This print offers a valuable glimpse into 18th-century European exploration and documentation of exotic locales.
Antoine François Prévost, often known as Abbé Prévost, was a prominent French novelist, historian, and cleric of the 18th century. He is widely celebrated for his monumental compilation, Histoire Générale des Voyages (General History of Voyages), which comprehensively gathered and synthesized numerous travel accounts from around the world. This multi-volume work made vast geographical and ethnographic knowledge accessible to a wider European audience, and its illustrations, such as this view of Ternate, were crucial in shaping visual perceptions of distant lands.
Artist or Maker: Antoine François Prévost
Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm x 35 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: Circa 1750
Condition Report:
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