Fool's Map of the World Frame:Black stained ash resulting in a spectacular emission

resulting in a spectacular emission nebula

De Bougainville was a French Naval Officer during the early 19th century - the sketches he made are held in the National Maritime Museum Collection

one that teems with a glittering array of sailors and civilians

To the left you can see the city lights of Östersund

HMS Victory In A Bottle - an iconic naval replica

Fool's Map of the World Frame:Black stained ash resulting in a spectacular emissionBy depicting a world map set within the cap of a fool, or jester, this satirical print ridicules the imperial ambitions of the great maritime nations. Artist: Unknown Date: circa 1580