Neptunusbeeld in de tuin van het Gouverneurspaleis te Batavia 1744

This engraving by Andreas Hofer, dated 1744, depicts a statue of Neptune in the garden of the Governor's Palace in Batavia (present-day Jakarta, Indonesia). The image, part of a larger series of engravings titled "The Most Important Buildings in Batavia", captures the opulence of the Dutch East India Company's colonial outpost, showcasing the integration of classical statuary within the tropical landscape. The use of meticulous detail and perspective creates a sense of realism, making this a valuable historical document of colonial architecture and the influence of European art in Southeast Asia. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.