Tuin van het Gouverneurspaleis te Batavia 1744

This etching by Andreas Hofer, titled "Tuin van het Gouverneurspaleis te Batavia", depicts the Governor's Palace Garden in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta, Indonesia) in 1744. The image showcases a formal garden design featuring a central walkway flanked by symmetrical rows of topiary trees. The engraving is a valuable historical record of the Dutch colonial presence in Southeast Asia during the 18th century, capturing the aesthetics and grandeur of the Governor's Palace in Batavia. The meticulous detail of the artwork highlights the significance of the garden as a symbol of power and prestige for the Dutch East India Company.