Zicht op een baai met de Gloria-kerk in Rio de Janeiro 1822

This 1822 lithograph by Jacques Etienne Victor Arago, titled "Zicht op een baai met de Gloria-kerk in Rio de Janeiro", depicts a picturesque view of the Gloria Church in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The church, standing prominently atop a hill overlooking the bay, is surrounded by lush vegetation. The foreground features a bay with several small boats and figures, adding a sense of activity to the scene. The image, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the beauty of the Brazilian landscape and offers a glimpse into the country's history through the lens of 19th-century European art.