20 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Plan of Madras and Fort St. George – Engraving (1750)
This highly detailed engraving presents a "PLAN DE MADRAS ET DU FORT ST GEORGES pris par les François le 14 Septembre 1746" (Plan of Madras and Fort St. George taken by the French on 14 September 1746). The map meticulously illustrates the fortified city of Madras, its surrounding areas, and the prominent Fort St. George. The coastline, waterways, and urban layout are precisely delineated, with numerous ships visible in the offshore waters. A comprehensive legend to the right provides a detailed key to various landmarks, including the fort, the governor's house, the market, and the company garden. This map serves as a valuable historical document, reflecting 18th-century military cartography and the strategic importance of colonial holdings in India.
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 and military engagements, 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 35 cm x 45 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1750
Condition Report:
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