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Laurens Reaal: Eminent Governor-General of the VOC in the Dutch East Indies 1724
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This 1724 engraving features Laurens Reaal, who served as a Governor-General of the VOC (Dutch East India Company) in the Dutch East Indies. The detailed engraving displays Reaal in a three-quarter pose, gazing directly at the viewer, exuding a sense of presence and authority. He is dressed in the elaborate fashion of the early 17th century, with a wide, lacy collar known as a ruff, which was a mark of status during this time.
Reaal's attire is adorned with chains, likely indicating his high office and standing within the VOC. His hat is broad-brimmed, typical of the era, and his facial hair is groomed into a pointed beard and mustache, which were fashionable among European men of his rank.
The background of the engraving includes a draped curtain and a distant landscape that features palm trees and a mountain, hinting at the tropical environment of the Dutch East Indies. This background serves to place him in the context of his governance.
The engraving is executed with fine lines and careful shading, suggesting a high level of skill by the artist, J. Balen, who is credited at the bottom along with Dirk Jongman, the sculpist. The text "LAURENS REAAL" and "Governor General" are clearly inscribed below the image, alongside an elaborate coat of arms, which further emphasizes his importance and the significance of his role in the history of the VOC and its operations overseas.
Laurens Reaal (also spelled Laurens Reael) was an important figure in the early 17th century, during the time of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Born in Amsterdam on October 22, 1583, he was a Dutch admiral and colonial administrator who became the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies.
Here's a brief summary of his life:
1. **Early Life and Career**: Reaal was born to a wealthy merchant family and received a good education. He showed an early interest in the maritime trade which dominated Amsterdam's economy at that time.
2. **VOC Service**: Reaal joined the VOC, which was at the forefront of Dutch maritime trade and colonial expansion. His intelligence and background helped him rise through the ranks.
3. **Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies**: In 1616, Reaal was appointed as the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, a post he held until 1619. His tenure was marked by the challenges of establishing and maintaining Dutch authority in the region, navigating both local politics and the interests of the VOC.
4. **Post-Governorship**: After his term as Governor-General, Reaal continued to serve the VOC in various capacities. He was involved in several military engagements, including actions against the English and the Spanish.
5. **Return to the Netherlands and Later Years**: Reaal eventually returned to the Netherlands, where he became involved in politics. He was a respected figure in Amsterdam and held various city offices.
6. **Death**: Reaal passed away on October 21, 1637, in Amsterdam. His life and career were reflective of the era's complex interplay between commerce, colonialism, and maritime power.
It's worth noting that historical records from this period can be incomplete, and much of Reaal's life would have been intertwined with the broader geopolitical and economic contexts of the time. His role as Governor-General placed him in the center of the VOC's efforts to control the lucrative trade routes and resources of Southeast Asia.
From the monumental work by François Valentyn: “Oud en nieuw Oost-Indiën, vervattende een naaukeurige en uitvoerige verhandelinge van Nederlands mogentheyd in die gewesten”. Dordrecht/Amsterdam: J. van Braam en G. onder de Linden, 1724/1726. (Transl.: Old and new East-Indies, including an accurate and extensive description of Dutch / VOC controlled territories.)
Made by an anonymous engraver after Valentijn.
- Dimensions:Height: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Width: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1720-1729
- Date of Manufacture:1724
- Condition:Condition good. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Minor foxing, mostly outside the plate-mark. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13424-611stDibs: LU3054337702172
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