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The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company beside the Ganges in Hooghly, Bengal
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The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company beside the Ganges in Hooghly, Bengal
1765844 The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company beside the Ganges in Hooghly, Bengal, 1665 (oil on canvas)
by Schuylenburgh, Hendrik van (c.1620-89); 203u316 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Dutch East India trading company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, VOC) flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries with an Asian capital at Batavia, now Jakarta, in Java and trading posts throughout Asia including Bengal headquarters at Hooghly.
This canvas was commissioned by Pieter Sterthemius, first director of Hooghly trading post, and shows a visit to an Indian dignitary alongside trading and other local activities. Dutch East Indiamen navigate the Ganges River and at the upper right an act of religious self-castigation takes place.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 18257127
© Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands / Bridgeman Images
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The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company - A Glimpse into Colonial Bengal
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. This print showcases "The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company beside the Ganges in Hooghly, Bengal" painted by Hendrik van Schuylenburgh in 1665. The canvas, now housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, offers a fascinating insight into the flourishing trade and colonial activities of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) during the 17th and 18th centuries. Commissioned by Pieter Sterthemius, first director of Hooghly trading post, this masterpiece depicts an Indian dignitary's visit to the bustling trading hub alongside various local activities. The painting vividly captures Dutch East Indiamen navigating through the mighty Ganges River while showcasing scenes of commerce and cultivation. Intriguing details abound within this artwork; one can spot elephants and camels dotting a vibrant courtyard as ships sail gracefully on distant horizons. Atop lies an act of religious self-castigation, highlighting cultural encounters between European traders and indigenous communities. As we delve deeper into this visual narrative, it becomes evident that this painting symbolizes not only commercial prowess but also colonialism's impact on both sides. It serves as a testament to Holland's Golden Age while shedding light on its significant presence in Asia through VOC trading posts like Hooghly. This print is a remarkable historical artifact that invites us to reflect upon complex narratives surrounding trade routes, cross-cultural exchanges, and power dynamics during this era.
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