Decorative View of the Indonesian Town of Bantam 'Banten', Java, 1726

Reference
BL-00048
Date
1726
Region
Asia
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
32.5 x 42.5 cm (12.8 x 16.7 in)
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 560

Decorative town-view of the town of Bantam (Banten). In lower margin key a-z to the principal places in town.

The Banten Sultanate was founded in the 16th century and centred in Banten, a port city on the northwest coast of Java; the contemporary English spelling of both was Bantam. It is said to have been founded by Sunan Gunungjati, who had previously founded Cirebon.

Artists and Engravers: Francois Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the territory of the Dutch V.O.C. He is best known for his monumental history and description, ''Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën'' which remains one of the most important primary sources for the East Indies and neighboring lands.

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