Batavia Collection (page 6)

Batavia lettuce, close-up

Jakarta port, 19th Century engraving C018 / 7077
Jakarta port. 1883 engraving of the port of Batavia in the Dutch East Indies - now Jakarta, Indonesia

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1798. Capture of Stephanus Jacobus van Langen, a Dutch Catholic statesman, 12 June 1798

MARKET IN BATAVIA, 1682. Present-day Jakarta, in the Dutch East Indies. Dutch engraving, 1682

Javanese Slum Houses
Riverside slum dwellings in the old town, Batavia, Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Suburban Indonesia
A suburban road scene, Batavia, Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Indonesia - Jakarta - The Telephone Exchange. Jakarta was formerly known as Sunda Kelapa (3971527), Jayakarta (15271619), Batavia (16191942), and Djakarta (19421972)

Indonesia - Jakarta - Governors Palace
The Dutch Governor Generals Palace at Jakarta, Indonesia. Jakarta was formerly known as Sunda Kelapa (3971527), Jayakarta (15271619), Batavia (16191942), and Djakarta (19421972)

Review in Batavia
His Excellency the Governor General and the Commanders of the Army and Navy in their carriage during a review at Batavia (Djakarta, Jakarta), Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Insulators at electricity substation
Spare electrical insulators at master electricity substation, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, near Chicago, Illinois, USA

Wilson Hall at Fermilab
Wilson Hall at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, near Chicago, Illinois, USA

Fermilab electricity substation
Master electricity substation at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab), Batavia, near Chicago, Illinois, USA. Note pylons at lower right designed to represent the Greek letter pi

Fermilab magnet
Particle beam deflection magnet displayed in lobby of Fermilabs Wilson Hall, Batavia, near Chicago, Illinois, USA

Native pre-marital rite - Jakarta (Indonesia)
A native girl of Jakarta (Indonesia) straddling a specially-designed wooden mounting block draped with a white cloth in order to catch the blood

Romans in Batavia
The Romans attack the Low Countries but encounter unlooked-for resistance from the people of Batavia

Racial / Indonesia / Java
A Javanese couple from Djakarta (formerly Batavia)

Java / Djakarta C1700
Djakarta (formerly Batavia): general view of land and sea, with someone riding on an elephant in the foreground

Oldest bridge in Jakarta, Batavia, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Jakarta historical museum, Batavia, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Jan Pieterszoon Coen
JAN PIETERSZOON COEN (or Koen) Dutch merchant, pioneer in the (Dutch) East Indies, where he founded Batavia

Java / Djakarta 1682
A view of Batavia also known as Djakarta

View of the port of Jakarta, Java, Indonesia
General activity in the port of Jakarta (or Djakarta, previously Batavia) in Java, Indonesia

View of Jakarta, Java, Indonesia
A view of Jakarta (formerly known as Batavia, Jayakarta and Sunda Kelapa), in Java, Indonesia

Djakarta, Java
Djakarta (formerly known as Batavia)

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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.