Het fort op Ambon gezien vanaf het water, 1607 1644 - 1646

This anonymous engraving from the 17th century depicts the fort on Ambon, a small island in Indonesia, viewed from the water. Created between 1644 and 1646, the artwork provides a detailed, albeit stylized, view of the fort, with its high walls, thatched roof and central tower, set against a backdrop of choppy water. It is a valuable historical document, offering insight into the architecture and defense strategies of the Dutch East India Company during its colonial period in Indonesia. The engraving is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.