Old China Prints: Water Castle at Guangzhou by Bellin, 1750 Title: Le Château d’Eau de Canton, d'après Nieuhof Description: This exquisite antique print depicts the Water Castle in Guangzhou, China. Known as "Le Château d’Eau de Canton," it captures the historical significance and architectural beauty of this landmark. Cartographer/Mapmaker: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – March 21, 1772) was a prominent French hydrographer and a member of both the Académie de Marine and the Royal Society of London. Born in Paris, Bellin played a crucial role in the development of maritime cartography. Engraver: The print was engraved by Jakob van der Schley, a Dutch engraver who studied under Bernard Picart. Van der Schley is noted for his contributions to the Dutch edition of Prévost's "Histoire générale des voyages," where many plates bear his signature. Publishers: The print was published by Abbé Prévost (1697-1763), A.-G. Meusnier de Querlon (1702-1780), and Pierre de Hondt in The Hague, between 1747 and 1780. Dimensions: Sheet: Approximately 16.5 x 16.5 cm (6.5 x 6.5 inches) Image: Approximately 14 x 13.5 cm (5.5 x 5.25 inches) Condition: This 18th-century engraved print is in very good condition, showcasing its antique quality with no visible flaws. Sheet app.: 16.5 x 16.5 cm. 6.5 x 6.5 inches. Image app.: 14 x 13.5 cm. 5.5 x 5.25 inches. Condition: 18th century antique engraved original print, in very good condition, no flaws.
