Antique Print of Government Houses in Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia, 1682

Reference
BG-04255
Maker
Johannes Nieuhof
Date
1682
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
14.0 x 20.0 cm (5.5 x 7.9 in)
Condition
Fair
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 170

Antique print titled 'Stats Meesters en Konstenars Woningen'. This print depicts houses of government officials and artists in Batavia, Indonesia.

Originates from 'Gedenkweerdige Brasiliaense Zee en Lantreize ...' by Johan Nieuhof, published by Jacob van Meurs, Amsterdam, 1682. First and only Dutch edition. Later amended English edition published by Churchill in 1744.

Artists and Engravers: Johan / Jan / Johannes Nieuhof / Nieuhoff / Neuhof (1618-1672) was a Dutch traveler who wrote about his journeys to Brazil, China and India.

Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Dutch text on verso. Date: 1682 Overall size: 20 x 14 cm. Image size: 16 x 13 cm.

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