Cornelis de Houtman in gevecht vóór Bantam, 1596 1823 - 1829

This print, created by Philippus Velijn between 1823 and 1829, depicts the 1596 naval battle between Cornelis de Houtman and the forces of Bantam, a kingdom in Indonesia. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intensity of the battle through detailed depictions of ships and cannon fire, capturing the turbulent history of Dutch colonialism in the East Indies. This historical scene provides a glimpse into the complex maritime interactions and military encounters that shaped the region during the early modern period.