Kaart van Nederlandse bezittingen in Nieuw-Guinea 1853

This map, created in 1853 by F. Cronenberg, titled "Kaart van Nederlandse bezittingen in Nieuw-Guinea" depicts the Dutch possessions in New Guinea. The detailed map, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a historical glimpse into Dutch colonial ambitions and control over the region. The map's intricate details and geographic accuracy showcase the cartographic expertise of the era, providing invaluable insight into the political landscape of 19th-century New Guinea.