Gezicht op de Ankerwerf te Batavia 1744

This etching by Johann Christoph Berndt, dated 1744, depicts a view of the Batavia shipyard in the Dutch East Indies. The detailed engraving showcases the buildings lining the expansive shipyard, with a large body of water in the foreground, dotted with numerous ships and boats. The inscription at the top of the etching provides further context about the shipyard and its significance in the history of Batavia, which was a major port city during the Dutch colonial era. This piece is part of the collection at the Rijksmuseum.