53 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of the Island and City of Kilwa – Copperplate Engraving (1748)
This meticulously detailed copperplate engraving presents a historical plan of "L'Isle et Ville de Quiloa" (The Island and City of Kilwa), located off the coast of present-day Tanzania. The map illustrates the island's coastline and the urban layout of the city, depicting buildings and fortifications. The intricate rendering provides a valuable historical record of this significant Swahili trading hub, reflecting 18th-century European cartographic efforts to document distant colonial and trading outposts. This print likely originates from one of Bellin's influential atlases of voyages or coastal charts.
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 of exploration, 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 25 cm x 18 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: 1748
Condition Report:
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| Värdering | 300 - 500 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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