Jan Pieterszoon Koen. - Geb. 8 Januarij 1587, overleden 20 September 1629 1850 - 1881

This print, created by Dirk Noothoven van Goor between 1850 and 1881, depicts scenes from the life of Jan Pieterszoon Coen, a Dutch governor-general of the Dutch East India Company. The artwork, which features four different scenes, illustrates Coen's time in Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia), where he was known for his ruthless leadership and expansionist policies. The print is typical of 19th-century Dutch illustrative art, relying on a narrative approach and a mix of text and visual elements to engage its audience. The print, "Jan Pieterszoon Koen", highlights a key figure in Dutch colonial history, providing a visual account of his life and impact on the region.