Map of the Environs of Batavia - Bellin c.1750 it provides a fascinating visual

it provides a fascinating visual record of the territories and trade routes established by the two great Dutch trading giants: the VOC (East India Company) and the WIC (West India Company)

The Allegorical Cartouche: The lower-left corner features a stunning

The expedition's primary goal was to strengthen French commercial and political ties in Southeast Asia

featuring ancient cities

Map of the Environs of Batavia - Bellin c.1750 it provides a fascinating visualTitle: Carte des Environs de Batavia, avec la Vu de cette Ville (Map of the Environs of Batavia, with a View of this City) Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (17031772) Engraver: Guillaume Dheulland Published: Paris, c. 1750 Technique: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring Description: A visually striking 18th century work by the renowned French hydrographer Jacques Nicolas Bellin. This item is unique because it offers two perspectives in one: a