Gezicht op dorp met kerk op Kisar, Zuid-Molukken Possibly 1821 - 1829

This pencil drawing by Adrianus Johannes Bik, titled "Gezicht op dorp met kerk op Kisar, Zuid-Molukken" (View of a village with a church on Kisar, South Moluccas), depicts a serene scene of a village in the South Moluccas, Indonesia. The drawing, possibly created between 1821 and 1829, showcases Bik's detailed and realistic approach to depicting the architecture and landscape. The village is characterized by simple, thatched-roof houses, nestled amidst verdant vegetation and a prominent church with a distinctive crescent moon atop its roof. The figure of a lone individual walking in the foreground adds a sense of scale and quiet contemplation to the scene. This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of a village in the South Moluccas during the early 19th century.