Author: NIEUHOF, Joan. Title: Goevernuers huys binnent kasteel.
Description: Amsterdam, Weduwe Jacob van Meurs, 1682. Engraving depicting a view of the courtyard of Batavia Castle, where the VOC buildings were located. On the left is the house of the director-general, on the right is the home and office of the governor-general, or the government. The castle church is visible in the center back. Ca. 28 x 35 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.
Keywords: Batavia Dutch travel Indonesia VOC Dutch East India Company VOC India prints prints batavia prints indonesia
Price: EUR 137.50 = appr. US$ 149.44 Seller: Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (NVvA/ILAB)
- Book number: 37765