5 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of Benguela Bay and Cantonbelle River – Copper Engraving (Circa 1748)
This detailed hydrographic map charts the strategic coastal area of the Bay of Benguela (Baie des Vaches or Bay of Cows) and the adjacent Cantonbelle River (Catumbela River) in Angola, West Africa. The map provides essential navigational information, including depth soundings, coastal profiles, and topographical features like Cap Sombreiro. In the legend, details are provided on a key fishing ground and sources for wood. This map was created by Bellin as the French Hydrographer to the King and published in the influential geographical compilation, the Histoire Générale des Voyages.
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a highly significant French cartographer, hydrographer, and geographer of the 18th century. Appointed Chief Cartographer and Ingénieur de la Marine to the French Navy, he produced an immense and highly regarded body of work, known for its precision and clarity. His specialized charts and maps, which formed the foundation of French maritime knowledge during the Age of Enlightenment, were widely disseminated through major publications like the Histoire Générale des Voyages.
Artist or Maker: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Dimensions: Approximately 21 × 28 cm
Medium: Copper Engraving
Date: Circa 1748
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