Titelpagina voor een vertaling van het Nieuwe Testament in de Indiase taal 1731

This 1731 engraving by Bernard Picart, entitled "Titelpagina voor een vertaling van het Nieuwe Testament in de Indiase taal", is a title page for a translation of the New Testament into the Indian language. The artwork, measuring 233mm by 182mm, depicts a grand architectural setting featuring columns, a banner and a coat of arms. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) coat of arms with a ship is prominently displayed. This elaborate design suggests the importance of spreading the Christian faith in the colonies, highlighting the company's influence and their role in religious propagation during that era. The artwork is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection.