Plattegrond van Batavia 1779 - 1785

This detailed plan of Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia, was created by Dutch artist Jan Brandes between 1779 and 1785. The map, which is a hand-drawn plan of the city, offers a unique glimpse into the urban landscape of Batavia during the Dutch colonial period. The detailed layout shows the streets, canals, and buildings of the city center, highlighting the city's strategic location and its growing importance as a trading center in Southeast Asia. The plan also reveals the influence of European urban planning principles on the development of colonial cities in the region.