Gezicht in vogelvlucht op de stad Batavia, 1629 by Adriaen Matham

Gezicht in vogelvlucht op de stad Batavia, 1629 1632 - 1646

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

"Gezicht in vogelvlucht op de stad Batavia, 1629" is an etching by Adriaen Matham, depicting a bird's-eye view of the city of Batavia (modern-day Jakarta, Indonesia) in 1629. The detailed view highlights the city's fortifications, buildings, and surrounding landscape, offering a valuable glimpse into the Dutch colonial era. This artwork is a testament to the artistic and cartographic skills of the 17th century and serves as a historical record of the city's development during the Dutch East India Company's period.

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