Author: NIEUHOF, Joan. Title: Batavia.
Description: Amsterdam, Weduwe Jacob van Meurs, 1682. Engraved panoramic view with on the left the Old Dutch Church and the old townhall and on the right the castle. With title on scroll and coat of arms. Ca. 12 x 16 cm. From: Zee en lant-reize door verscheide gewesten van Oostindien. - Joan Nieuhof (1618-1672) was a servant of the East India Company (VOC). 'Undoubtedly the finest 17th century plates of Indonesia are contained in Joan Nieuhof's Zee en lant-reize' (Bastin-Brommer p.1). Landwehr, VOC, 282; Feith 145.
Keywords: Batavia Dutch travel Indonesia VOC Dutch East India Company VOC India prints prints batavia prints indonesia
Price: EUR 104.50 = appr. US$ 113.58 Seller: Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (NVvA/ILAB)
- Book number: 37764