14 Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles (1697–1763) – Plan de la Ville et du Port de Macao – Copperplate Engraving
This detailed 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a "PLAN DE LA VILLE ET DU PORT DE MACAO." (Plan of the City and Port of Macao). The map meticulously illustrates the peninsula and bay of Macao, showcasing its fortifications, prominent buildings, and surrounding islands such as 'L'ISLE DE MACAO' and 'L'ISLE DE DEUX PRETRES'. A compass rose and a scale in 'Toises' are included, reflecting the precision of 18th-century hydrography. This cartographic work was published as part of Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles' monumental Histoire Générale des Voyages, providing contemporary navigators and scholars with essential geographical insights into this crucial East Asian trading port.
Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles (1697–1763), commonly known as Abbé Prévost, was a prominent French novelist, historian, and cleric. He is best remembered for his novel Manon Lescaut, but also for his vast editorial undertaking, Histoire Générale des Voyages (General History of Voyages). This extensive compilation, which included numerous maps and illustrations, aimed to document global exploration and discovery. Prévost's work was instrumental in shaping European perceptions of distant lands and cultures, making him a significant figure in Enlightenment-era literature and the dissemination of geographical knowledge.
Artist or Maker: Antoine-François Prévost d'Exiles
Dimensions: Approximately 36 × 27 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: Circa 1746-1763
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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