Gezicht vanaf het water op de haven van Banda Neira 1843 - 1845

This lithograph by Paulus Lauters depicts the harbor of Banda Neira, a Dutch trading post in the Spice Islands of Indonesia. Created between 1843 and 1845, the artwork showcases the bustling port with several ships and a mountainous landscape. Lauters, a Dutch artist known for his landscape paintings, expertly captures the scene, highlighting the dramatic scenery and the significance of the harbor as a center of trade. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the colonial history of Indonesia and the role of the Banda Islands in the spice trade.