Gezicht op baai van Quilon met schepen 1676

This 1676 engraving by Coenraet Decker, titled "Gezicht op baai van Quilon met schepen," depicts a Dutch fleet anchored in the bay of Quilon, India. The scene is filled with ships, a dense forested landscape, and a group of people on the shore. The artist, known for his detailed depictions of colonial settlements, uses the engraving technique to capture the scale and richness of this port city during the Dutch East India Company's dominance. The banner at the top that reads "COYLANG" might represent the Dutch influence in the region. This print is a rare glimpse into the history of Dutch colonialism and trade in the 17th century.