Blad met vers ter ere van Bathasar Bort, 1662 1662 - 1670

This 17th-century broadside is an anonymous poem dedicated to Balthasar Bort, a Dutch governor of the city of Malacca in the Dutch East Indies. The poem praises Bort's bravery and leadership, comparing him to a rock and celebrating his victories in battle. The anonymous artist likely created the broadside as propaganda to reinforce Bort's power and the Dutch presence in Malacca. The artwork’s small size makes it ideal for distribution and display, while its format and Dutch language indicate its intended audience.