Vignet met wereldbol en marinevoorwerpen 1833

This is an anonymous vignette, probably made using etching or engraving, which appeared in Amsterdam in 1833. It served as an illustration in a book titled, "Notes Kept on a Voyage Around the World." The image depicts a globe surrounded by palm trees and marine objects. This vignette reflects the Netherlands' extensive maritime history and colonial ambitions during that era. Dutch society and economy were heavily influenced by their global trade networks, and institutions like the navy played a crucial role in maintaining these networks. The inclusion of tropical elements suggests the exotic locales visited during these voyages. The image also functions as a form of institutional propaganda by showing Dutch global power. By studying travelogues and maritime records, historians can reconstruct the worldview embedded in this image and analyze its impact on the social imagination of the time.