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View of the town hall and the New Dutch Church in Batavia, 1755-1779. Creator: Franz Xavier Habermann
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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
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Akademie Kaiserlich Franziskische Batavia Franz Xaver Habermann Franz Xavier Habermann Habermann Franz Xavier Imperial Franciscan Academy Jakarta Indonesia Southeast Asia Kaiserlich Franziskische Akademie Parasol Parasols Path Perspective Recreation Recreational South East Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asian Watercolour Paint
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This etching by Franz Xavier Habermann, titled "View of the town hall and the New Dutch Church in Batavia," offers a glimpse into the colonial past of Jakarta, Indonesia, in the 18th century. The image showcases the architectural grandeur of Batavia, the historic heart of Jakarta, with its imposing town hall and the New Dutch Church standing proudly in the foreground. The town hall, with its intricate facade and tall spire, represents the administrative center of Dutch colonial rule, while the New Dutch Church, with its distinctive bell tower and whitewashed walls, symbolizes the dominant influence of Christianity in the region. The scene is bustling with activity, as people of all ages and genders go about their daily lives. A group of children playfully chase each other along the path, while a man in colonial attire walks with a parasol for protection from the tropical sun. The women, dressed in elegant European clothing, stroll through the park, their parasols adding a splash of color to the monochrome scene. The etching was created during Habermann's tenure at the Imperial Franciscan Academy in Vienna, Austria, which explains the high-quality technique and attention to detail. The artist's skillful use of perspective and shading creates a sense of depth and realism, transporting the viewer back in time to the colonial era in Southeast Asia. The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is one of the many prestigious institutions that hold this valuable piece of heritage art in their collections, making it an essential addition to any study of colonialism, European expansion, and the history of art in Asia.
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