Voorbeelden van munten zoals gebruikt in Oost-Indië, 1596-1597 1597 - 1646

This is an anonymous print from 1596-1597 depicting examples of coins used in the East Indies. Its creation coincided with the rise of Dutch maritime power and increasing European engagement with global trade routes. Consider the power dynamics inherent in this seemingly straightforward visual record. The coins, embodiments of economic systems, are presented through a European lens. This act of documentation reflects a desire to understand, categorize, and ultimately control foreign markets. As we look at these coins, we are reminded of the complex interplay between commerce, culture, and conquest. The print invites reflection on the human cost often obscured by the allure of trade and wealth. It prompts us to consider whose stories are told, and whose are left out, in the grand narratives of history and globalization.