Allegory on the VOC Title page for the J Marre, Batavia, 1740 Allegory of the Dutch East India Company. Batavia holds a flag stuck with the VOC monogram. In addition to her, the Dutch lion. African and Oriental men bow to her and offer her gifts with royal privileges. At left is Mercury, god of trade, freedom and a third allegorical figure. On the right side looks a little angel a precious substance. In the background a view of the city of Batavia, the center of the possessions of the Dutch. The picture illustrates the pride of the Dutch on their colonial gebieden. Manufacturer : printmaker Ja
Allegory on the VOC Title page for the J Marre, Batavia, 1740 Allegory of the Dutch East India Company. Batavia holds a flag stuck with the VOC monogram. In addition to her, the Dutch lion. African and Oriental men bow to her and offer her gifts with royal privileges. At left is Mercury, god of trade, freedom and a third allegorical figure. On the right side looks a little angel a precious substance. In the background a view of the city of Batavia, the center of the possessions of the Dutch. The picture illustrates the pride of the Dutch on their colonial gebieden. Manufacturer : printmaker Jan Point (listed building) in its design: Jan Point (listed property) Place manufacture: Amsterdam Date: 1739 Physical features: etching and engra material: paper Technique : etching / engra (printing process) Measurements: plate edge: h 191 mm × W 148 mmToelichtingPrent used as a title page for: Marre, Jan de. Batavia, contained in six books. Amsterdam: Wor Adriaan Gerard and inherit under the Linden, 1740 Subject: personifications of countries, nations, states, districts, , Liberty; 'Libertà' (Ripa) (story of) Mercury (Hermes) Asiatic races and people africa notable: Batavia
Size: 1401px × 1783px
Photo credit: © Art World / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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