Map of Batavia
Print
1681
1681
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This is the plan of the Dutch colonial settlement Batavia, modern day Jakarta. The Dutch ruled Indonesia from Batavia from 1619 until 1942. By the time this map was made the Dutch had fortified the city against attack, as is clear from the battlements shown in the map. The ships floating around the city indicate the importance of the colony to Dutch trade and the Dutch East India Company. This map was made in Holland and thus serves almost as a symbol or as proof of Dutch mastery over their colony.
Object details
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| Title | Map of Batavia |
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| Brief description | A plan and elevation of the town of Batavia, now Jakarta in Indonesia, surrounded by ships. Below the plan of the city is a small view of the town, seen from one point perspective. |
| Physical description | An engraving showing a plan of the city of Batavia with buildings in elevation. Below the plan, the arms of Batavia and the key to the map is a small view of the city, made using aerial perspective. |
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| Summary | This is the plan of the Dutch colonial settlement Batavia, modern day Jakarta. The Dutch ruled Indonesia from Batavia from 1619 until 1942. By the time this map was made the Dutch had fortified the city against attack, as is clear from the battlements shown in the map. The ships floating around the city indicate the importance of the colony to Dutch trade and the Dutch East India Company. This map was made in Holland and thus serves almost as a symbol or as proof of Dutch mastery over their colony. |
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| Accession number | E.1600-1900 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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