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Dutch fort on the coast of Malabar, East Indies (engraving)
STC434927 Dutch fort on the coast of Malabar, East Indies (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Beschreibung der Ost-Indischen Kusten Malabar und Coromandel... als auch der Insel Zeylon... or A True and Exact Description of the most Celebrated East India Coasts of Malabar and Coromandel and also of the Isle of Ceylon by Philip Baldaeus (1632-72), pub. 1672; Father Philippus Baldaeus, Baelde or Philip Balde was a missionary and representative of the Dutch East India Company in Ceylon for 10 years; ); The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22920266
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Colonisation Defences Fortification Fortifications Fortified Forts Rampart South East Asia Sri Lanka
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This engraving takes us back to the 17th century, offering a glimpse into the Dutch fort on the coast of Malabar in the East Indies. The print, part of a private collection, showcases an illustration from Philip Baldaeus' renowned book "Beschreibung der Ost-Indischen Kusten Malabar und Coromandel. . . als auch der Insel Zeylon. . " published in 1672. Father Philippus Baldaeus, also known as Philip Balde, spent a decade as a missionary and representative of the Dutch East India Company in Ceylon. His detailed description and illustrations provide valuable insights into this era of exploration and colonialism. The image depicts a fortified coastal area with ships dotting the sea nearby. The meticulously drawn plan reveals intricate details of ramparts and fortifications that safeguarded this strategic location against potential threats. As we admire this engraving, it is impossible not to marvel at its historical significance. The Dutch fort stands tall amidst lush surroundings, reminding us of the colonial presence that once dominated these lands. This artwork serves as a reminder of how maritime exploration shaped our world's history while highlighting South-East Asia's importance during that time. As we gaze upon this print from Bridgeman Images' Stapleton Collection, we are transported back to an era where maps were being charted and new territories were being claimed. It is through such images that we can appreciate both the beauty and complexity inherent in our shared human journey throughout time.
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