Gezicht op Tondano met versierde bamboepalen, Noord-Celebes c. 1821 - 1824

This pencil drawing, created by Adrianus Johannes Bik between 1821 and 1824, depicts a view of the town of Tondano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Bik's keen observation of the landscape and architecture of the region. The simple yet detailed lines of the drawing capture the essence of the scene, emphasizing the distinctive decorated bamboo poles that were a characteristic feature of the local architecture.