Gezicht op de stad Arakan 1676

"Gezicht op de stad Arakan" (View of the City of Arakan) is a 1676 etching by Dutch artist Coenraet Decker. The artwork depicts a detailed view of the city of Arakan, located in present-day Myanmar, featuring a bustling waterfront scene with numerous boats and people, as well as a prominent Dutch ship in the foreground. This etching provides valuable insight into the Dutch presence in the region during the 17th century and is an example of the popularity of "view" art, which presented visual records of distant lands. The image's detailed depiction of the city's landscape and its inhabitants offers a glimpse into the everyday life of a colonial outpost. This work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.