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1779 View of Onrust Island Near Batavia with VOC Shipyard Activity
$555.62
£418.33
€470
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About the Item
1779 View of Onrust Island Near Batavia with VOC Shipyard Activity
This hand-colored copper engraving, published in 1779, presents a vivid maritime scene titled Het Eiland Onrust, naby Batavia—translated as "The Island Onrust, near Batavia." Located in the bay near present-day Jakarta, Onrust Island was a key shipyard and naval base for the Dutch East India Company (VOC). This print captures the island's bustling 18th-century activity with remarkable clarity and energy.
At the center of the scene is the VOC dockyard, showing several ships under construction, undergoing repair, or being launched into the harbor. Sailors, workers, and small craft fill the foreground, emphasizing the industrious nature of this naval outpost. Flags fly, sails billow, and buildings—including a clock tower—appear in the background, hinting at the European-style architectural presence in colonial Indonesia.
The dramatic sky, storm-tossed sea, and busy boat traffic are rendered with lively hand coloring and dynamic composition. This view is not just a seascape; it is a detailed documentary of the VOC’s strategic naval infrastructure and an important representation of early Dutch colonial power in Southeast Asia. The engraving was created by Reinier Vinkeles and printed in Amsterdam after a 1779 drawing by Johan Gideon Loten.
Onrust Island served as a vital support base for VOC fleets bound for China, the Moluccas, and beyond. It was a center for ship repair, storage, and provisioning, and this print reflects its vital logistical role in the maritime spice trade of the 18th century.
Condition summary:
This antique copperplate print is in good condition with rich original hand coloring. There is a central vertical fold as issued and a few minor folds in the corners, minor age-related toning, and slight edge wear outside the printed area, none of which detracts from the image itself.
Framing suggestions:
This maritime scene would be well suited to a dark wood or black frame with a white or ivory archival mat, allowing the strong color contrasts and historical detail to shine. Ideal for collectors of VOC history, maritime art, or Dutch colonial prints, it makes a striking decorative piece with historical depth.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 13.94 in (35.4 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1779
- Condition:This antique copperplate print is in good condition with rich original hand coloring. There is a central vertical fold as issued and a few minor folds in the corners, minor age-related toning, and slight edge wear outside the printed area.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14071-31stDibs: LU3054345460232
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