Chinese kapel in de omgeving van Semarang op Java 1898

This 1898 etching by Dutch artist Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp depicts a "Chinese kapel" in Semarang, Java, Indonesia. The artwork features a small, white-walled building with a thatched roof partially obscured by a large, dense tree, emphasizing the artist's use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The work exemplifies Nieuwenkamp's artistic interest in depicting the diverse cultures and landscapes of Southeast Asia, evident in his extensive travels and artistic output. The detailed rendering of the chapel and its surroundings reveals the artist's meticulous approach to capturing the details of daily life in this region.