C1755

Punition d’Une des Femmes du Roi de Juida Et de fon Amant

Mapmaker:

Quentin-Pierre Chedel (1705 - 1762)

$A 65

C18th engraving of the punishment of one of the Women of the King of Juida and of her lover in the Kingdom of Whydah, present day Benin. From Prevost, Histoire generale des voyages.

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Full Title:

Punition d’Une des Femmes du Roi de Juida Et de fon Amant

Date:

C1755

Mapmaker:

Quentin-Pierre Chedel (1705 - 1762)

Condition:

In good condition, with folds as issued.

Technique:

Copper engraving.

Image Size:

262mm

x 173mm

Paper Size:

340mm

x 254mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1755

Description:

C18th engraving of the punishment of one of the Women of the King of Juida and of her lover in the Kingdom of Whydah, present day Benin.

From Prevost, Histoire generale des voyages.

Biography:

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)

The French multifaceted hydrographer and geographer had an incredibly successful 50 year career producing maps. His illustrious career started at just 18 years of age when he was appointed Chief Cartographer to the French Navy in 1721. His attention to detail, accuracy and high standard of workmanship resulted in him playing an integral role to France’s leadership in European cartography. In addition to being the Chief Cartographer of France’s hydrographic office, he was also a member of the Académie de Marine, the Royal Society of London, and the Philosophes (a French intellectual group).