Bilder Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of the Island of Mauritius (Isle Maurice Nommée Depuis Isle de France) – Copperplate engraving (18th Century)

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This topographical illustration presents a coastal view of the Island of Mauritius, historically referred to as "Isle de France." The engraving depicts the rugged, mountainous coastline of the island, with several smoking volcanic peaks visible in the background. A large, protected bay dominates the center of the composition while various smaller islets and coral reefs are shown scattered along the shorelin
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a preeminent French hydrographer and geographer who served as the official cartographer to the French Navy for over five decades.
He was a founding member of the Académie de Marine and a fellow of the Royal Society of London, earning high acclaim for his systematic approach to maritime charting. Bellin was responsible for the monumental "Petit Atlas Maritime" and provided hundreds of maps for the "Histoire Générale des Voyages," which served as the primary source of geographical knowledge for the French Enlightenment. His maps are celebrated for their technical accuracy and their role in documenting the expanding European understanding of global coastlines and colonial territories during the 18th century.

Artist or Maker:
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin.

Dimensions:
Approximately 31 cm x 25 cm.

Medium:
Copperplate engraving.

Date:
18th Century.

Condition Report:
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