Order a print of Title (Original): Paskaart van de Maldivische Eylanden als mede de zuydelykste kusten van Malabaar en Coromandel beneffens de west-kust van Ceylon. - Mature Period

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dutch cartographic tradition, voc maritime expansion, colonial trade routes, nautical navigation science, family cartographic legacy

The VOC’s “Secret Atlas” sea chart depicting the Southern Tip of India, Western Sri Lanka and the Maldives. This chart embraces the coasts along the southern tip of India, Western Sri Lanka and the Maldives, waters that were then almost completely dominated by the VOC (Dutch East India Company). All major ports are labeled, starting along the Malabar Coast, working southwards, they include ‘Coetchin’ (Kochi, VOC flag); ‘Porcat’ (Purakkad, VOC flag); ‘Colcoilang of Carnapore’ (Kayamkulam, VOC flag); ‘Coilang’ (Kollam, VOC flag); ‘Ansjengen of Anzyn’ (Anchuthengu / Anjengo, EIC flag, then the lone British base in the area); and ‘Tengapatnam’ (Thengapattanam, VOC flag).At the southern tip of India appears ‘West Caap Comoryn’ (Kanyakumari / Cape Comorin), and then rounding up the east coast the major ports include ‘Punto Kayl’ (Punnaikayal, VOC flag); ‘Toutocoryn’ (Tuticorin / Thoothukudi, shown only as a fort, although a VOC base since 1658); ‘Baaypaar’ (Vaippar, VOC flag); ‘Banpaar’ (Vembar, VOC flag); ‘Kitikare’ (Keelakarai, VOC flag).The ‘Bogt van Tondy’ (Gulf of Mannar), which separates India from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) carefully identifies the numerous hazards to navigation, while the island chain of ‘Adams brug’ (Adam’s Bridge) is shown to nearly link Sri Lanka to the mainland of the subcontinent. Sri Lanka, then controlled by the VOC, features the major ports of ‘Jafnapatnam’ (Jaffna, VOC flag); ‘Colombo’ (VOC flag); and ‘Pta Galle’ (Galle, VOC flag). The great coral archipelago of ‘De Maldivische Eylanden’ (Maldives) appears prominently in the left-hand side of the chart.

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early life and background

johannes van keulen the younger, a dutch cartographer and publisher, was born in amsterdam in 1704. he was the grandson of johannes van keulen, a renowned cartographer who had published influential nautical atlases.

family business and official mapmaker

johannes van keulen the younger took over the family business from his father, gerard van keulen, becoming the official mapmaker for the amsterdam office of the dutch east india company. this position allowed him to continue the legacy of his grandfather's cartographic work.

publishing new editions of the zee-fakkel

one of johannes van keulen the younger's notable achievements was publishing new editions of the zee-fakkel, a five-volume atlas that had been first published by his grandfather. this atlas was a significant contribution to the field of cartography, providing accurate and detailed maps for navigation.

artistic style and influences

although johannes van keulen the younger's work was primarily focused on cartography, his engravings and maps showcased a unique blend of artistic style and technical precision. his use of engraving techniques and attention to detail reflect the influence of dutch golden age art.

notable works and collections

the museum stedelijk museum amsterdam, netherlands, features a collection of johannes van keulen the younger's works, including his cartographic contributions.
some of his notable engravings can be found in the huis ten bosch (the hague, netherlands) museum collection.

legacy and death

johannes van keulen the younger passed away in amsterdam in 1755, leaving behind a legacy in cartography. his contributions to the field continue to be recognized through his published works and the impact of his family's business on the development of navigation.

view more artworks by johannes van keulen the younger at https://ArtsDot.com/@/johannes-van-keulen-the-younger
explore the stedelijk museum amsterdam collection at /en/art/show/art-d3bby5-en/
learn more about johannes van keulen's life and work on wikipedia at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/johannes_van_keulen

johannes van keulen the younger

1704 - 1755 , Netherlands

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Rococo Painter
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Lancret']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Watteau']
Date Of Birth: June 24, 1704
Date Of Death: December 10, 1761
Full Name: Johann Georg Platzer
Nationality: Austrian
Notable Artworks:
- Allegory of the Four Seasons
- Dancing scene
- Fountain scene
Place Of Birth: Eppan, Austria

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