Bilder J. van Braam & Gerard onder de Linden – Nautical Chart of the Bay of St. Augustine and Fort Dauphin – Copperplate Engraving – c.1750s

Beskrivning

This finely executed Dutch sea chart shows the southeastern coast of Madagascar, including the Bay of St. Augustine (Baai van S. Augustyn) and the fortified settlement of Fort Dauphin (Tolanaro). The map is composed with radiating rhumb lines, compass roses, coastal profiles, and place names of key ports and anchorages, all designed to aid navigators approaching this vital region for the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

The engraving was based on surveys attributed to J. van Braam and Gerard onder de Linden, notable for their cartographic contributions to VOC navigation and hydrography. The chart is an example of the VOC's advanced maritime knowledge in the 18th century, reflecting both practical utility and decorative elegance.

Artist or Maker:
J. van Braam & Gerard onder de Linden

Dimensions:
34 x 41 cm

Medium:
Copperplate Engraving

Date:
c.1750s

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.