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Batavia Collection (page 3)

"Discovering the Rich Tapestry of Batavia: From Ancient Conspiracies to Modern Marvels" Batavia, a name that echoes through time and space

Background imageBatavia Collection: Relics of Captain Cook (engraving)

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)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Scenes in Batavia, Island of Java (engraving)

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)

Background imageBatavia Collection: The War in Egypt, the Grenadier Guards on Board the 'Batavia'entering the Suez Canal

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

Background imageBatavia Collection: Raden Salehs House, Cikini, Java, c. 1872 (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Workers building the Dutch fortress at Batavia

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

Background imageBatavia Collection: On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving)

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)

Background imageBatavia Collection: The War in Egypt (engraving)

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)

Background imageBatavia Collection: The Volcanic Eruption in Java, Sketches in the Neighbourhood of the affected Districts (engraving)

The Volcanic Eruption in Java, Sketches in the Neighbourhood of the affected Districts (engraving)
1044453 The Volcanic Eruption in Java, Sketches in the Neighbourhood of the affected Districts (engraving) by English School

Background imageBatavia Collection: Batavia (engraving)

Batavia (engraving)
3654790 Batavia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batavia. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

Background imageBatavia Collection: The Batavians Defeating the Romans on the Rhine, 1600-13 (oil on panel)

The Batavians Defeating the Romans on the Rhine, 1600-13 (oil on panel)
3709944 The Batavians Defeating the Romans on the Rhine, 1600-13 (oil on panel) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629); 38x52 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageBatavia Collection: East Indian Market Stall in Batavia, 1640-66 (oil on canvas)

East Indian Market Stall in Batavia, 1640-66 (oil on canvas)
3704097 East Indian Market Stall in Batavia, 1640-66 (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); 106x174.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageBatavia Collection: The Volcanic Eruption in Java (engraving)

The Volcanic Eruption in Java (engraving)
728384 The Volcanic Eruption in Java (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volcanic Eruption in Java - sketches in the neighbourhood of the affected)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Batavian Dancing Girl, c. 1870s (b / w photo)

Batavian Dancing Girl, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
498526 Batavian Dancing Girl, c.1870s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batavia is modern day Jakarta, Java, Indonesia.); out of copyright

Background imageBatavia Collection: Jakarta Vegetable Market (chromolitho)

Jakarta Vegetable Market (chromolitho)
735444 Jakarta Vegetable Market (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jakarta Vegetable Market)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Batavia and its Environs (engraving)

Batavia and its Environs (engraving)
3653803 Batavia and its Environs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Batavia and its Environs)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Meeting between Claudius Civilis and the commander of the Roman Army

Meeting between Claudius Civilis and the commander of the Roman Army
RAF69380 Meeting between Claudius Civilis and the commander of the Roman Army by Jong or Jongh, Frans de (fl.1666-1705); 73.3x115.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)

Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)
6337970 Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Further India (Southeast Asia)

Background imageBatavia Collection: The Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis and Quintus Petillius Cerealis

The Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis and Quintus Petillius Cerealis
3709979 The Peace Negotiations between Claudius Civilis and Quintus Petillius Cerealis on the Demolished Bridge, 1658-62 (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 122x112.5 cm; Rijksmuseum

Background imageBatavia Collection: A memorial to the British Commonwealth forces who gave their lives in the Dutch East

A memorial to the British Commonwealth forces who gave their lives in the Dutch East Indies. Batavia, Indonesia. 1946

Background imageBatavia Collection: 12 Year Old Mother, Malay, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

12 Year Old Mother, Malay, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
12 Year Old Mother, Malay, Batavia, 1860s-70s

Background imageBatavia Collection: Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Batavia, 1860s-70s

Background imageBatavia Collection: Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Street Sprinkler, Batavia, 1860s-70s

Background imageBatavia Collection: Servants, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

Servants, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Servants, Batavia, 1860s-70s

Background imageBatavia Collection: Scene in Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

Scene in Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Scene in Batavia, 1860s-70s

Background imageBatavia Collection: Hotel des Indes, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown

Hotel des Indes, Batavia, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Hotel des Indes, Batavia, 1860s-70s

Background imageBatavia Collection: Hydrangea Westfalen, Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla Westfalen

Hydrangea Westfalen, Hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla Westfalen
Endive, Cichorium endiva, Clay pots used to blanche endives.-

Background imageBatavia Collection: Chinese merchants in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Chinese merchants in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Chinese merchants in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 1898. Chinesische Handler in Batavia. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Background imageBatavia Collection: Batavia Hospital, Batavia, New York

Batavia Hospital, Batavia, New York, USA. Date: 1909

Background imageBatavia Collection: Dutch East India Company wood or saw mill on the island two miles from Batavia ?, pub

Dutch East India Company wood or saw mill on the island two miles from Batavia ?, pub
Dutch East India Company wood or saw mill on the island two miles from Batavia called Onrost or Unruhe, from a series of views of Batavia Schau-platz von Africa und Ost-Indien

Background imageBatavia Collection: A senior merchant of the Dutch East India Company Jacob Mathieusen and his wife at

A senior merchant of the Dutch East India Company Jacob Mathieusen and his wife at
1765825 A senior merchant of the Dutch East India Company Jacob Mathieusen and his wife at Batavia where Dutch East India Company ships prepare to sail home c.1640-60 (oil on canvas) by Cuyp

Background imageBatavia Collection: Batavia, 1838

Batavia, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Background imageBatavia Collection: Foundation of Batavia, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1619, (c1870). Artist: JH Rennefeld

Foundation of Batavia, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1619, (c1870). Artist: JH Rennefeld
Foundation of Batavia, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1619, (c1870). The Dutch first arrived in Indonesia in 1596 and six years later established the Dutch East India Company to exploit the lucarative

Background imageBatavia Collection: Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia, c1840. Artist: N Remond

Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia, c1840. Artist: N Remond
Batavia (Jakarta), Indonesia, c1840

Background imageBatavia Collection: Indonesia: Dutch East Indies tourism poster for Java, c. 1930s

Indonesia: Dutch East Indies tourism poster for Java, c. 1930s
Java (Indonesian: Jawa) is an island of Indonesia. With a population of 135 million (excluding the 3.6 million on the island of Madura which is administered as part of the provinces of Java)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Jakarta, Indonesia - A public Flogging

Jakarta, Indonesia - A public Flogging. The unlucky recipent of this punishment (a chained prisoner) has been tied to a tall frame

Background imageBatavia Collection: House Rijswijk Batavia Jalan Veteran Djalan Veteran

House Rijswijk Batavia Jalan Veteran Djalan Veteran
House on the Rijswijk, Batavia (Jalan Veteran), The House on Rijswijk (Djalan Veteran) in Batavia, built by Pieter Tency in 1796

Background imageBatavia Collection: Portrait Pieter Governor-General Dutch East Indies

Portrait Pieter Governor-General Dutch East Indies
Portrait of Pieter Both, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Pieter Both (1550-1615), Governor-General (1610-14). Halfway to the left

Background imageBatavia Collection: Portrait Jan Pietersz Coen Governor General Dutch East Indies

Portrait Jan Pietersz Coen Governor General Dutch East Indies
Portrait of Jan Pietersz Coen, Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Jan Pietersz Coen (1587-1629). Governor General (1619-23 and 1627-29)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Portrait Pieter de Carpentier Governor-General

Portrait Pieter de Carpentier Governor-General
Portrait of Pieter de Carpentier, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Pieter de Carpentier (1586-1659). Governor General (1623-1627). Standing, half-way, left

Background imageBatavia Collection: Portrait Petrus Albertus van der Parra Governor General

Portrait Petrus Albertus van der Parra Governor General
Portrait of Petrus Albertus van der Parra, Governor General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Petrus Albertus van der Parra (1714-75) Governor General (1761-75)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Portrait Adriaan Valckenier Governor-General

Portrait Adriaan Valckenier Governor-General
Portrait of Adriaan Valckenier, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Adriaan Valckenier (1695-1751). Governor General (1737-41)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Portrait Jacob Mossel Governor-General Dutch East India Company

Portrait Jacob Mossel Governor-General Dutch East India Company
Portrait of Jacob Mossel, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Jacob Mossel (1704-61). Governor General (1750-61). Hip piece, standing in armor to the left

Background imageBatavia Collection: Portrait Johannes Thedens Governor-General Dutch East India Company

Portrait Johannes Thedens Governor-General Dutch East India Company
Portrait of Johannes Thedens, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Johannes Thedens (1680-1748). Governor General (1741-43)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Hendrik Swaardecroon 1667-1728 Governor General

Hendrik Swaardecroon 1667-1728 Governor General
Hendrik Swaardecroon (1667-1728). Governor General (1718-25), Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (1667-1728). Governor General (1718-25). Standing behind a table, half-length, and face

Background imageBatavia Collection: Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz 1851-1924 Governor General

Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz 1851-1924 Governor General
Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz (1851-1924). Governor General (1904-09), Portrait of Johannes Benedictus van Heutsz (1851-1924). Governor General (1905-1909)

Background imageBatavia Collection: Otto van Rees 1823-92 Governor General 1884-88

Otto van Rees 1823-92 Governor General 1884-88
Otto van Rees (1823-92). Governor General (1884-88), Portrait of Otto van Rees (1823-92). Governor General (1884-88). Knee, standing, and face

Background imageBatavia Collection: Portrait Hendrik Brouwer Governor-General Dutch East Indies

Portrait Hendrik Brouwer Governor-General Dutch East Indies
Portrait of Hendrik Brouwer, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Hendrik Brouwer (1581-1643). Governor General (1632-36). Standing, halfway, slightly to the right

Background imageBatavia Collection: Hendrik Swaardecroon 1718-1725 Portrait Hendrick Zwaardecroon

Hendrik Swaardecroon 1718-1725 Portrait Hendrick Zwaardecroon
Hendrik Swaardecroon (1718-1725) Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (Hendrick Zwaardecroon), Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (1667-1728)




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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.