Antique Print of the Murder of Kaitsjili Saidi by Valentijn (1726)

Description: Untitled print with descriptive text (also on verso) illustrating the murder of Kaitsjili Saidi. They first cutt of his limbs and later also cutt of his head. They rolled his body parts down a hill. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.

Artists and Engravers: François Valentijn (1666-1727), a missionary, worked at Amboina from 1684 to 1694 and 1705 to 1713 and travelled extensively in the VOC's lands.