Dutch East Indies Collection

Sumatra, 1800s
Map of Sumatra, 1870s. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

View of Judea, the capital of Siam, c. 1662-3 (oil on canvas)
3545857 View of Judea, the capital of Siam, c.1662-3 (oil on canvas) by Vinckeboons, Johannes (1576-1632) (attr. to); 97x140 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait Mattheus de Haan Governor-General Dutch East Indies
Portrait of Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Mattheus de Haan (1663-1729). Governor General (1725-29)

Malay pirates attack in formation; 18th Century
3522656 Malay pirates attack in formation; 18th Century; (add.info.: Malay (mollucan) pirates attack in formation; Dutch East Indies 18th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century
3522637 Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century.; (add.info.: Javanese (left) and Malay (right) headdresses 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration of a 19th century Sumatran native; Dutch East Indies 1880
3522643 Illustration of a 19th century Sumatran native; Dutch East Indies 1880; (add.info.: Illustration of a 19th century Sumatran native; Dutch East Indies 1880); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Van Huteren, Governor of Batavia, 1674. Creator: Karel Du Jardin
Van Huteren, Governor of Batavia, 1674

Arnold Adriaan Buyskes (1771-1838). Commissaris-generaal (1816-19), c.1865. Creator: Unknown
Arnold Adriaan Buyskes (1771-1838). Commissaris-generaal (1816-19), c.1865

'View in the suburbs of Batavia; from Sydney to Singapore, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View in the suburbs of Batavia; from Sydney to Singapore, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

The siege of the city of Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam), 1675-1725. Creator: Anon
The siege of the city of Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam), 1675-1725. View of the city of Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam) on the Coromandel coast, India. Ships with Dutch flags at sea

Cornelis Pijnacker Hordijk (1847-1908). Gouverneur-generaal (1888-93), 1895

Conquest of Palembang, Sumatra in Indonesia, by Lieutenant-General De Kock, June 24, 1821, 1857

Bernhard (1792-1862), hertog van Saksen-Weimar. Generaal in Nederlandse dienst, 1840-1862. Creator: Jacob Spoel
Bernhard (1792-1862), hertog van Saksen-Weimar. Generaal in Nederlandse dienst, 1840-1862

Portrait of Willem Arnold Alting, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1788. Creator: Friedrich Tischbein
Portrait of Willem Arnold Alting, Governor-General of the Dutch East India Company, 1788

Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens (1762-1838). Gouverneur-generaal (1811-12), 1815-1900. Creator: Unknown
Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens. Governor-general, 1815-1900. Dutch nobleman, soldier and statesman Janssens (1762-1838) served as the governor of the Dutch Cape Colony

A street in the old part of Batavia, c.1860-c.1880. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
A street in the old part of Batavia, c.1860-c.1880. Street scene in Batavia (now known as Jakarta), capital of the Dutch East Indies. Attributed to Jan Weissenbruch

Portrait of Joan Maetsuyker, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1663-1676. Creator: Jacob Jansz. Coeman
Portrait of Joan Maetsuyker, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1663-1676

Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Creator: Hendrik van den Bosch
Dirk van Cloon (1730-1735), 1733. Other Title(s): Portrait of Dirk van Cloon, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies

Hendrik Swaardecroon (1718-1725), 1723. Creator: Hendrik van den Bosch
Hendrik Swaardecroon (1718-1725), 1723. Other Title(s): Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (Hendrick Zwaardecroon), Governor General of the Dutch East Indies

Portrait of Johannes Camphuys, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1685. Creator: Gerrit van Goor
Portrait of Johannes Camphuys, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1685

Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javaanse Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Creator: Unknown
Javanese Court Officials, c.1820-c.1870. Clothes make the man, so too in Indonesia. These are not actual portraits, but types

The capture of Tumulit during the Samalanga expedition, August 26, 1877, 1883. Creator: Willem de Famars Testas
The capture of Tumulit during the Samalanga expedition, August 26, 1877, 1883

Market scene in the Dutch East Indies, 1886-1947. Creator: Pierre Jean Apol
Market scene in the Dutch East Indies, 1886-1947

View of Malacca from the sea, 1764. Creator: Jan Keldermans
View of Malacca from the sea, 1764. View of the city of Malacca which can be seen just above the sandbank on the sea-facing side; with houses, trees and palm trees, a Dutch sloop

Evangelical Lutheran Church within the city of Batavia in the East Indies, c.1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Evangelical Lutheran Church within the city of Batavia in the East Indies, c.1785. Church interior with Jan Brandes (the artist) in the pulpit

View of Kuiper Island in Batavia Bay, 1855-1882. Creator: Jacob Pieter Mercier
View of Kuiper Island in Batavia Bay, 1855-1882. 17th-century island outpost for Dutch traders in what is now Indonesia

Portrait of Joan Maetsuyker, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Joan Maetsuyker, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Copy after Jacob Coeman

Portrait of a Wounded KNIL Soldier, 1882. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Portrait of a Wounded KNIL Soldier, 1882

Portrait of Dirk van Cloon, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1799. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Dirk van Cloon, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1799

Portrait of Diederik van Durven, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1736. Creator: Hendrik van den Bosch
Portrait of Diederik van Durven, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1736

Portrait of Johannes Camphuys, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Johannes Camphuys, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1750-1800. Copy after Gerrit van Goor

View Mariana's Oord, taken from the Dome House...Pontianak, 1800-1900. Creator: J.E. Ljung
View of Mariana's Oord, taken from the Dome House of the Assistant Resident in Pontianak, 1800-1900. The Dutch settlement of Mariana's or Marianne's Oord (place) in Pontianak

View of the harbour in Batavia, 1742-1801. Creator: Georg Mathaus Probst
View of the harbour in Batavia, 1742-1801. Ships and boats

View of the city of Paramaribo, 1772. Creator: Frederik Jägerschiöld
View of the city of Paramaribo, 1772. Vervolg van t gezicht van een Gedeelte der stad Paramaribo en het Fort Zelandia in Rio Suriname'. Sailing ships with British and Dutch flags

House on the Rijswijk, Batavia (Jalan Veteran), 1835-1845. Creator: Ernest Alfred Hardouin
House on the Rijswijk, Batavia (Jalan Veteran), 1835-1845

View of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Creator: Frederik Jägerschiöld
View of the city of Paramaribo and Fort Zeelandia, 1772. Gezicht van een Gedeelte der stad Paramaribo en het Fort Zelandia in Rio Suriname'. Sailing ships with British and Dutch flags

Portrait of Willem van Outhoorn, Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, 1691-1704. Creator: David van der Plas
Portrait of Willem van Outhoorn, Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, 1691-1704

The Phoenix, 1720-1750. Creator: Cornelis Troost
The Phoenix, 1720-1750

View of the House at Simpang van Vooren, 1809. Creator: C. Coolen
View of the House at Simpang van Vooren, 1809. View of the resident's house in the Simpang district in Soerabaja (Surabaya)

The Residents House at Simpang van Agteren, 1809. Creator: C. Coolen
The Residents House at Simpang van Agteren, 1809. View of the back of the resident's house in the Simpang district in Soerabaja (Surabaya)

Plan of Fort Victoria, Ambon, 1718. Creator: Anon
Plan of Fort Victoria, Ambon, 1718. Scale of 30 Rijnlandse rods, with a compass rose underneath

Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens, Governor of the Cape Colony and Governor-General of the Du Creator
Portrait of Jonkheer Jan Willem Janssens, Governor of the Cape Colony and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, 1815-1838

Maron in Baglen, 1829. Creator: Anon
Maron in Baglen, 1829. This drawing bears rare visual witness to the atrocities committed by the troops under Dutch command during the Java War (1825-1830)

Wallet or purse with birds and flowers on marbled suede, c.1900-c.1925. Creator: Anon
Wallet or purse with birds and flowers on marbled suede, c.1900-c.1925. With pockets for business cards and paper money, made in Dutch East Indies/Amsterdam

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Exploring the Rich Heritage of the Dutch East Indies Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time as we delve into the enchanting world of the Dutch East Indies. From breathtaking landscapes to intriguing historical artifacts, this collection of hints offers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry that defined this colonial era. Transport yourself to c. 1662-3 with an exquisite oil on canvas painting showcasing Judea, the capital of Siam. Marvel at its intricate details and let your imagination wander through bustling streets and ornate temples. Travel further back in time to Sumatra in the 1800s, where lush greenery meets untamed wilderness. Picture yourself amidst exotic flora and fauna, surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty that has captivated explorers for centuries. Meet Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, immortalized in a striking portrait. His dignified presence reflects both power and responsibility as he navigated complex political landscapes during his tenure. Experience heart-pounding excitement as you witness a tragic ending to an elephant hunt unfold before your eyes through vivid color lithography. Feel a mix of adrenaline and empathy as you contemplate man's relationship with nature during this dramatic encounter. Step into everyday life within these colonies with "Brandes son Johnny and slave Flora spinning" depicted delicately using pencil and watercolor on paper from 1784. This intimate scene reveals glimpses of personal stories woven within larger historical narratives. Marvel at The Castle of Batavia painted in 1661; its grandeur symbolizes European influence blending harmoniously with local architecture—a testament to cultural exchange between two worlds converging under one roof. Discover captured ordnance dating back centuries—bronze cannons standing proud as symbols of military might throughout history. These relics bear witness to conflicts fought on land and sea while offering insights into technological advancements during their respective eras.