Tekstblad over Vlaardingen te Makassar 1824

This 1824 print by Jean Baptiste Ambroise Marcellin Jobard, titled "Tekstblad over Vlaardingen te Makassar," depicts a detailed description of the city of Vlaardingen, now Makassar, on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. The text, written in French, details the history of the city, including the construction of the fort, and its strategic location. The print is part of a larger series illustrating a voyage through the Dutch East Indies, offering insights into the colonial era and the intricate relationships between European powers and local communities. The print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a valuable historical document for understanding 19th-century European colonial expansion and the rich cultural landscape of the region.