Drie vestingen op Ambon 1722 - 1724
frederikottens
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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watercolor
This 18th-century engraving by Dutch artist Frederik Ottens depicts three fortresses on the island of Ambon in Indonesia. Created between 1722 and 1724, the artwork showcases the Dutch East India Company's (VOC) presence in the region. The detailed views highlight the forts' strategic locations, their architecture, and surrounding landscapes. "Drie vestingen op Ambon" offers valuable insight into the company's colonial activities and the architectural styles of the time. It's a significant piece of cartographic and historical art, now housed in the Rijksmuseum.
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