Venezuela, Colombia, Orinoco River Bellin, 1773, Cours de L'Orenoque ...

An uncommon copper engraved map of the mouth of the Orinoco River, in South America. The map covers the countries of Colombia and Venezuela. A simple block-style title cartouche completes the map.

The mouth of the Orinoco River at the Atlantic Ocean was documented by Columbus in 1498, during his third voyage. In 1595, after capturing de Berrio to obtain information while conducting an expedition to find the fabled city of El Dorado, the Englishman Sir Walter Raleigh sailed down the river, reaching the savannah country. The map, drawn by Bellin, was engraved by Krevelt in 1773 for the publication in "Histoire Générale de Voyages".

Churches are indicated with small symbols dotted in red, but the primary focus is on topographical features, including rivers and forests. All text in French.

Excellent condition

Image 23x44,5cm, page 25x47cm