10028 Abbé Prévost (1697–1763) – Map of the Town and Castle of Batavia (Jakarta) – Copper engraving (1758)
This copper engraving is a detailed plan view of the fortified town and castle of Batavia (modern-day Jakarta), which served as the capital of the Dutch East Indies. The plan, drawn by Sieur Bellin in 1758, displays the strict grid layout of the Dutch settlement, the extensive surrounding fortifications, canals, and the centrally located castle. The plan was prepared for the Histoire générale des voyages to document European colonial holdings in the East Indies.
Abbé Prévost (Antoine François Prévost d'Exiles) was a French novelist, historian, and cleric of the 18th century, best known for his novel Manon Lescaut. Crucially for this work, he was the primary editor and compiler of the multi-volume Histoire générale des voyages, a monumental compendium that synthesized and documented the accounts of European exploration and geographical knowledge from around the globe.
Artist or Maker: Abbé Prévost
Dimensions: Approximately 34 cm x 24 cm
Medium: Copper engraving
Date: 1758
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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