Vice-admiraal Jacob van Heemskerck ontmoet de koning van Ternate, 1599 1600s - 1610s

This anonymous engraving depicts a scene of Vice-admiral Jacob van Heemskerck meeting with the King of Ternate in the early 17th century. The artwork showcases the interaction between Dutch and Indonesian cultures during the Dutch colonial era. The scene, set on a tropical island, features Dutch and Ternate people engaging in diplomacy, highlighting the political and economic influence of the Dutch East India Company in the region. This historical print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the complex relationship between European powers and indigenous populations in the era of exploration and trade.