Het paleis en de olifanten van de koning van Tuban, 1599 1600s - 1610s

This anonymous 17th-century engraving, "Het paleis en de olifanten van de koning van Tuban, 1599," depicts a scene from the Javanese kingdom of Tuban. It portrays the palace complex with a group of figures seated in front and numerous elephants housed in individual shelters. The detail in the illustration suggests a focus on the king's power and wealth, represented through the display of his vast elephant collection. This artwork provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and customs of the Javanese royal court in the 16th and 17th centuries.