Batavia - Huis van den Heer van Leeuwen 1863 - 1866

"Batavia - Huis van den Heer van Leeuwen" is a photograph taken by Woodbury & Page between 1863 and 1866. This black and white photograph captures the "Huis van den Heer van Leeuwen", a grand colonial residence in Batavia (now Jakarta), Indonesia. The image showcases the architectural details of the building with its long veranda supported by white columns. The presence of figures in the foreground and carriages adds a sense of activity and life to the scene. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this photograph provides a glimpse into the colonial past of Indonesia and the grandeur of the Dutch colonial architecture.