Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700

Maritime · 17th century

Antique Print of the Dutch VOC Bombing Palembang, Sumatra (Indonesia), ca.1700

€ 950

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date: 1700
Mapmaker / artist: Pieter Van Der Aa (Artist)
Sheet size: 32.5 × 40 cm (12.8 × 15.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGJC-329

Condition

General age-related toning, few small stains. Minor defects, please study image carefully.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'La Ville de Palimbang dans L’Ile de Sumatra.' A very decorative, impressive engraving of Palembang in Sumatra. Two views on one sheet. In the upper part the overall view with a sea battle in the foreground. Below the burning city, finely engraved ships and a compass rose. The VOC decided to gain a foothold in Palembang because of the rich gold deposits and pewter mining possibilities. On the engraving, we see the small fortress of 1. Cambare, 2. Fort Matapurl. 3 Fort Bamagangian & 4. The Royal Palace. All under siege by a large number of Dutch ships, the fortifications going up in flames