Gezicht op Port Jackson 1815

"Gezicht op Port Jackson" (View of Port Jackson) is an 1815 engraving by Dutch artist Daniël Veelwaard. The artwork depicts a landscape view of Port Jackson, a natural harbor in Sydney, Australia, which was a key site in the early European settlement of the continent. The image, likely based on observations from explorers like Matthew Flinders, captures the scenic beauty of the harbor, showcasing its wooded shores and the surrounding hills. This print is a part of the Rijksmuseum collection and offers a glimpse into the early cartographic and artistic representations of Australia during the period of European exploration.