Batavia Collection (#2)

Small bird on branch, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Small bird on branch, 1785. Bee-eater from Batavia (Dutch East Indies). With inscription. (Certhia viridis or Merops viridis?) Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 63

Officer of the Batavian army, 1801. Creator: Jan Antony Langendijk
Officer of the Batavian army, 1801. An officer of the engineers of the Batavian army, walking arm in arm with a lady

Batavian Colonial Infantry of the Cape of Good Hope, 1806. Creator: Jan Antony Langendijk
Batavian Colonial Infantry of the Cape of Good Hope, 1806

Grenadier Officer and the municipality of the Livonian Guard, 1806. Creator: Jan Antony Langendijk
Grenadier Officer and the municipality of the Livonian Guard of the Grand Pensionary of the Batavian Republic, 1806

Drawing shows her work to Mercury, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Drawing shows her work to Mercury, 1803-c.1899. The personification of drawing shows a sketchbook with her work to Mercury

The Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis and Quintus Petillius Cerealis on the Demolished Bri Creator
The Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis and Quintus Petillius Cerealis on the Demolished Bridge. 1658-1662

House on the Rijswijk, Batavia (Jalan Veteran), 1835-1845. Creator: Ernest Alfred Hardouin
House on the Rijswijk, Batavia (Jalan Veteran), 1835-1845

The Batavian Fleet off Veere, 1800, 1800-1809. Creator: Engel Hoogerheyden
The Batavian Fleet off Veere, 1800, 1800-1809

Desing for the flag of the Batavian Navy, 1796, (1796). Creator: Dirk Langendijk
Desing for the flag of the Batavian Navy, 1796, (1796). Allegorical figure on the flag of the Navy of the Batavian Republic. The Dutch Virgin and the Netherlands Lion hold a spear with the liberty hat

View of the town hall and the New Dutch Church in Batavia, 1755-1779. Creator: Franz Xavier Habermann
View of the town hall and the New Dutch Church in Batavia, 1755-1779

Chinese day of sacrifice in Batavia, 1779-1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Chinese day of sacrifice in Batavia, 1779-1785. Tsingbing Festival. Detail of hats. Paper houses to be burned. High priests in a pagoda. Altar with incense and offerings of pigs heads

Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1779-1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1779-1785. Ceremonies during the Tsingbing Festival. An altar. Man with gong and a burnt offering. Ceremony with major, capitains, lieutenants

Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1785. Ceremony during the Tsingbing Festival. Drawings of musical instruments. Worshippers kow-towing. Altar with incense

Insects, 1783. Creator: Jan Brandes
Insects, 1783. Batavian grasshopper or beetle, cricket Gryllus domesticus, caterpillar, pupae and cockroach Blatta americana

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651. Creator: Jeronimus Becx II
The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651

View at Rijswijk Batavia, 1838-1898. Creator: Charles William Meredith van de Velde
View at Rijswijk Batavia, 1838-1898

Marketplace with Romans and Batavieren, 1889. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Marketplace with Romans and Batavieren, 1889

Eponina asks Vespasian for mercy for Sabinus, 1726-1783. Creator: Blaise Nicolas Lesueur
Eponina asks Vespasian for mercy for Sabinus, 1726-1783. The request is refused

Country house with colonnade in Kramat in Batavia, 1840. Creator: Anon
Country house with colonnade in Kramat in Batavia, 1840

A Market Stall in Batavia, c.1640-c.1666. Creator: Andries Beeckman
A Market Stall in Batavia, c.1640-c.1666. Other Title(s): East Indian Market Stall in Batavia

Isaac de l'Ostal de Saint-Martin (c 1629-96), Councillor of the Dutch East Indies and Commander of t Creator
Isaac de l'Ostal de Saint-Martin (c 1629-96), Councillor of the Dutch East Indies and Commander of the Garrison at Batavia, 1650-1702

The Island of Onrust near Batavia (Jakarta), 1699. Creator: Unknown
The Island of Onrust near Batavia (Jakarta), 1699. Manner of Abraham Storck

The Peace Negotiations between Julius Civilis and the Roman General Cerialis, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Peace Negotiations between Julius Civilis and the Roman General Cerialis, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis

The Romans nearly Overpower the Army of Julius Civilis through the Treachery of a Batavian, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "The Romans under Cerealis Defeat Claudius Civilis

A Nocturnal Banquet, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
A Nocturnal Banquet, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Evening Meal in the Woods one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of the Batavians against the Romans "

Valentinus Taken Prisoner, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
Valentinus Taken Prisoner, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Valentinus Is Taken Prisoner one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of the Batavians against the Romans "

The Conference of the Gauls at Reims, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Conference of the Gauls at Reims, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Assembly of the Gauls in Rheims one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of the Batavians against the Romans "

Julius Civilis Having his Hair Cut after the Fall of Vetera, while his Son Kills Some... 1600-1613
Julius Civilis Having his Hair Cut after the Fall of Vetera, while his Son Kills Some of the Captives, 1600-1613. Other Title(s)

The Batavians Besiege the Roman Army Regiments at Vetera, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Batavians Besiege the Roman Army Regiments at Vetera, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Claudius Civilis Besieges the Romans in Vetera Castra one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of

The Batavians Surround the Romans at Vetera, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Batavians Surround the Romans at Vetera, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Claudius Civilis Blockades the Romans in Vetera Castra one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of the Batavians

The Batavians Defeating the Romans on the Rhine, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Batavians Defeating the Romans on the Rhine, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Claudius Civilis Defeats the Roman Troops near the Rhine in 69 AD one of a series of twelve on the Insurrection of

Brinno Raised upon the Shield, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
Brinno Raised upon the Shield, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "Brinio Is Appointed Chief of the Caninifates (Brinio Raised on the Shield)

The Conspiracy of Julius Civilis and the Batavians in a Sacred Grove, 1600-1613. Creator: Otto Van Veen
The Conspiracy of Julius Civilis and the Batavians in a Sacred Grove, 1600-1613. Other Title(s): "The Conspiracy of Claudius Civilis

The Castle of Batavia, c.1662. Creator: Andries Beeckman
The Castle of Batavia, c.1662. Other Title(s): View of BataviaThe Castle of Batavia, seen from Kali Besar West

Fokker FXVIII, PH-AIP, Pelikaan, of KLM which in Decemb?
Fokker FXVIII, PH-AIP, Pelikaan, of KLM which in December 1933 flew a special Christmas mail flight to Batavia, completing the round trip in a flight time of 73 hours 34 minutes. Date: 1933

Batavian Woman, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Batavian Woman, 1860s-70s

Indonesia - Java - Jakarta - Molenvliet Canal
The Molenvliet canal that divides Jalan Gajah Mada and Jalan Hayam Wuruk originally made by Chinese Captain Phoa Beng Gam atau Phoa Bing Gam, second Chinese Captain after Souw Beng Kon

Java, Indonesia - Batavia - A backstreet canal Date: circa 1930s

Antique map of East Indian Archipelago, including, the Phillippines, Papua New Guinea, Borneo and Java from 1891. With Detail of Batavia (Jakarta)

Islands Before Batavia, Jakarta, Java

Old Antique map East indian Archipelago, Indonesia, Siam, Java, Batavia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, 1890s
Antique map of East indian Archipelago, Indonesia, SIam, Java, Batavia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, 1890s, Victorian 19th Century history

Relics of Captain Cook (engraving)
1046131 Relics of Captain Cook (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Captain Cook, collected by him during the Voyage of the " Endeavour)

Scenes in Batavia, Island of Java (engraving)
1061176 Scenes in Batavia, Island of Java (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Batavia, Island of Java)

The War in Egypt, the Grenadier Guards on Board the "Batavia"entering the Suez Canal, 20 August (engraving)
1061060 The War in Egypt, the Grenadier Guards on Board the " Batavia" entering the Suez Canal, 20 August (engraving) by Dollman

Raden Salehs House, Cikini, Java, c. 1872 (b / w photo)
498522 Raden Salehs House, Cikini, Java, c.1872 (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Workers building the Dutch fortress at Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1049419 On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales)

The War in Egypt (engraving)
1061057 The War in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

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"Discovering the Rich Tapestry of Batavia: From Ancient Conspiracies to Modern Marvels" Batavia, a name that echoes through time and space, holds within its grasp a multitude of captivating stories. From the intriguing "Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis" depicted in an exquisite oil painting from 1666, to the charming town in Illinois during the 19th century USA, this name weaves together diverse tales. Intrigue continues as we delve into Wilson Hall at Fermilab, standing tall as a testament to scientific progress and innovation. Meanwhile, Mattheus de Haan's portrait reminds us of the Dutch East Indies' colonial past and their influence on Batavia's development. Before becoming Jakarta, Java was known as Batavia. The islands before this bustling metropolis were witness to centuries-old history etched along Molenvliet Canal. As we wander through backstreet canals in present-day Batavia (Jakarta), glimpses into its vibrant past come alive. Transportation takes center stage with Fokker FXVIII Pelikaan soaring high above Indonesian skies - a symbol of KLM's pioneering spirit connecting nations since December [year]. And let us not forget those European faces lining the canal streets; they too played their part in shaping Batavian society. As our journey unfolds further, an old antique map reveals an enchanting Victorian-era perspective on Indonesia's archipelago - Siam, Java, Philippines - all intertwined with historical threads leading back to Batavia itself. Lastly but certainly not leastly are the great Japanese victories that once colored these lands with strife and turmoil. A reminder that even amidst conflict and change, Batavia endures as a resilient city filled with stories waiting to be discovered. So come forth and immerse yourself in this captivating tapestry called Batavia – where ancient conspiracies meet modern marvels – and let its rich history unfold before your eyes.