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The engraving titled "Carte des Environs de Batavia avec la vue de cette ville" (Map of the Environs of Batavia with a View of This City) is a detailed hand-colored map that was intended to accompany the "Histoire Générale des Voyages" in 1750 by Bellin. It is a remarkable historical document that showcases Batavia, known today as Jakarta, during the Dutch colonial period.
The map depicts the city and its surroundings with meticulous detail, indicating roads, buildings, and natural features such as rivers and the coastline. Above the main map, there's an inset panoramic view that illustrates the profile of the city as seen from the harbor, with European ships at anchor and local boats in the foreground, which adds a vivid and dynamic aspect to the representation.
Notably, the map includes a decorative cartouche, which is artistically embellished with elements that might reflect the cultural and economic significance of Batavia at the time. The precise hand-coloring enhances the map's features, making it not only a navigational tool but also a work of art. Such engravings were crucial in disseminating knowledge about distant lands during the age of exploration and were highly valued by scholars and collectors.
This particular piece serves as a testament to the cartographic and artistic skills of the period, as well as a valuable historical record of Batavia’s urban landscape in the mid-18th century. It likely served as both a practical reference for travelers and a visually striking reminder of the Dutch Republic's expansive reach during its Golden Age.
- Dimensions:Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1750
- Condition:Good. Folding lines from the original publication. Showing some wear and minor offset. Later handcoloring. Please study image carfully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-136231stDibs: LU3054337695262
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