102 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – View of the Castle of Batavia – Engraving (1753)
This detailed engraving is a topographical view of the Castle of Batavia, now Jakarta, in Indonesia. The view, from Jacques-Nicolas Bellin's supplement to Abbé Prévost’s Histoire générale des voyages, shows the fortified castle from the side of the sugar warehouse, with a bustling river scene in the foreground. Numerous small boats and figures are visible on the water, providing a sense of daily life and commerce. The illustration is a significant historical record of the Dutch colonial city in the mid-18th century.
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a French cartographer and naval officer, who served as the first Ingénieur Hydrographe de la Marine. He was a key figure in 18th-century cartography, known for his prolific and highly accurate maps of coasts and ports around the world. His works, including Petit Atlas Maritime, were considered authoritative for many years and contributed significantly to navigational knowledge.
Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: Approximately 25 x 18 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: 1753
Condition Report:
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