Het Gezigt van de Groote Battery Chavonis van de Strand, Capo de Goede hop Af te Sien in 't Wt., Nd., Wt. 1762

"Het Gezigt, van de Groote Battery Chavonis van de Strand, Cabo de Goede Hop Af te Sien in 't WNW" is a pen and ink drawing by Johannes Rach, depicting a coastal battery near Cape Town, South Africa, in 1762. The drawing provides a detailed view of the battery, including its fortifications, and the surrounding landscape. The inclusion of figures and a ship in the distance further highlights the strategic importance of the site. This piece exemplifies 18th-century Dutch cartographic art, blending precise representation with artistic flair, providing a glimpse into the historical development of the Cape Colony.