Old Map of Bali by Schley, 1770: Ville de Baly, Palaces, Compass Roses, Mountains, Rivers bromley Pitti Piazza

Pitti Piazza

Mapmaker/Publisher: Jacob Van Schley

Pine Grosbeak

rose to prominence as a painting tutor to Marie Antoinette before dedicating himself to the flora of Château de Malmaison

and its architecture was in a state of rapid transformation

Old Map of Bali by Schley, 1770: Ville de Baly, Palaces, Compass Roses, Mountains, Rivers bromley Pitti PiazzaThe "Ile de Baly ou Petite Java" map, crafted by the esteemed Jacob Van Schley in 1770, is a captivating glimpse into the cartographic artistry of the 18th century. Schley, renowned for his detailed and artistic maps, published this piece in Amsterdam, capturing the allure of Bali during a time when European explorers were charting the exotic East Indies. The map is a testament to the Age of Discovery, reflecting the era's thirst for knowledge and