School tot Opleiding van Inlandsche Geneeskundigen / Ter Herinnering aan de Inhuldiging van Koningin Wilhelmina en tot Heil der Bevolking van Nederlandsch Oost-Indie / Gesticht door P.W. Janssen, J. Nienhuijs, en H.C. van den Honert c. 1902

This artwork by Tan Tjie Lan, titled "School tot Opleiding van Inlandsche Geneeskundigen," is a commemorative piece celebrating the inauguration of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and its relevance to the Dutch East Indies. Created in 1902, the artwork is a burgundy book cover with gold lettering, featuring a simple, yet powerful design that reflects the colonial era. The text highlights the establishment of a school for indigenous medical professionals in the Dutch East Indies, emphasizing the colonial impact and its connection to Queen Wilhelmina’s reign. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the history of colonial medicine and education in the Dutch East Indies.