Gezicht op dorp en berglandschap, Java c. 1816 - 1846

Adrianus Johannes Bik’s delicate pencil drawing, "Gezicht op dorp en berglandschap, Java" (c. 1816-1846), depicts a serene Javanese landscape. The artist, a Dutch military officer, captured the vista with meticulous detail, showcasing the rolling hills, scattered trees, and a small village nestled at the foot of the mountains. The sketch, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the 19th-century Dutch colonial presence in Java, highlighting the beauty and tranquility of the island's natural environment.