Antonius Hambroek neemt afscheid van zijn dochters in Fort Zeelandia op Formosa, 1661 1786 - 1788

This 1786-1788 drawing by Jacobus Buys, titled “Antonius Hambroek takes leave of his daughters in Fort Zeelandia on Formosa, 1661,” depicts a dramatic scene from Dutch colonial history. Hambroek, a Dutch official, is shown departing from his daughters, who kneel at his feet in distress. The image is a poignant representation of the emotional toll of colonial expansion and the separation of families due to political events, capturing a pivotal moment in the history of Dutch Formosa.