9 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) – Map of Eastern Tartary, Drawn from the Jesuit Maps – Copper Engraving (Circa 1750)
This detailed geographical map charts Eastern Tartary, a vast region encompassing present-day Manchuria (China) and the Russian Far East, including the remote island of Sakhalin. The map highlights the Amur River system and the frontier regions that were subject to growing geopolitical tensions between the Russian and Chinese empires in the 18th century. The cartouche notes that the map's precise geographical information was drawn from the surveys conducted by Jesuit missionaries. This map was created by Bellin and published in the encyclopedic 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 26 × 37 cm
Medium: Copper Engraving
Date: Circa 1750
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