Bellin, Jacques Nicolas
1754

Antique plan of Mexico City with Lake Texcoco Cortez Moctezuma

Carte de Environs de la Ville de Mexico

DESCRIPTION: Original engraved French map of the Valley of Mexico and Mexico City as it was when encountered by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in 1521. Shows Mexico City or Tenochtitlán, the island capital of the Aztec state. In this copper-plate engraved image Tenochtitlán is located near the southwest end of the "Lac de Mexico" or Lake Texcoco. Tenochtitlán was connected to the Valley of Mexico via several causeways. Includes the larger cities of Pachuca, Tezcuco, Chalco. Tenochtitlan was largely destroyed by Cortés after a siege in 1521, and modern-day Mexico City now lies over much of its remains.

By Jacques Bellin. Published in a French edition of L'Abbe Prevost's "Histoire Générale des Voyages". Tome 2 No. 5.

Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772)


Jacques-Nicolas Bellin was a prominent French hydrographer and geographer, recognized for his significant contributions to the development of cartography. For over half a century, Bellin served as the first Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine (the French Hydrographic Office) and was appointed Official Hydrographer to the French King. His expertise and precision led to the production of thousands of significant nautical charts and maps, enhancing maritime navigation.

Petit Atlas Maritime Title Page, Jacques Bellin, cartograpger. 1764.

Petit Atlas Maritime Title Page, 1764

One of Bellin's most notable works, "Le Petit Atlas Maritime," was published in 1764, encompassing five volumes of detailed charts and maps covering every part of the world. Bellin's cartographic legacy extends beyond France; his comprehensive maps and atlases were highly influential in shaping European understanding of global geography during the 18th century. His passion for accuracy and vast output have ensured his place in the annals of cartographic history.

CREATOR: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

PUBLICATION DATE: 1754

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Mexico

BODY OF WATER: Lake Texcoco

CONDITION: Good.  Clean with age-toning at edges. Chain-laid paper. Wide margins.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: 

SIZE: 6 " x 8 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 77

PRICE: $250

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