Het kasteel te Batavia, gezien vanaf de Houtkrap 1761 - 1779

"Het kasteel te Batavia, gezien vanaf de Houtkrap" is a 1761-1779 drawing by Hendrik Kobell, showcasing the Dutch castle in Batavia (present day Jakarta, Indonesia) seen from the Houtkrap (wood wharf). The drawing is executed in pen and ink and depicts a bustling scene, likely a daily life activity. It captures the fort's architecture and the presence of Dutch ships in the harbor, highlighting Dutch colonial influence in the region. The drawing, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the colonial history of Indonesia.