6548 Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of Java, Sumatra, Borneo, and Islands between China and Siam – Engraved Map (1758)
This detailed engraved map, titled "CARTE Particuliere DE JAVA, SUMATRA, BORNEO & LES ISLES ETATUES ENTRE LA CHINE ET L'ISLE DE SIAM." (Particular Map of Java, Sumatra, Borneo & the Islands Situated Between China and the Island of Siam), was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, Engineer of the Marine. Published in 1758, this map provides a comprehensive cartographic view of key islands in Southeast Asia, including Java, Sumatra, Borneo, and Celebes, as well as the Gulf of Siam and parts of the Chinese coast. It meticulously delineates coastlines, islands, and major geographical features, reflecting 18th-century European knowledge and strategic interest in the region's maritime trade routes.
Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) was a highly influential French cartographer, hydrographer, and geographer. He served as the first Ingénieur de la Marine and Royal Hydrographer to the King of France, responsible for producing a vast number of charts and maps that were widely regarded for their accuracy and detail. Bellin's work was instrumental in documenting global coastlines and waterways, contributing significantly to navigation and geographical knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment. His prolific output included atlases like the Petit Atlas Maritime and individual charts that were used by navies and merchant fleets worldwide.
Artist or Maker: Jacques Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraved Map
Date: 1758
Condition Report:
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