Batavia Assiegé en 1629 - van der Schley c. 1748-1750 The map is a vital

The map is a vital record of regional geopolitics and trade routes just before the 19th-century colonial shifts:

From: Atlas Universel

The map captures the rugged

fortifications

contrasting hand-colouring to aid in military and scholarly identification

Batavia Assiegé en 1629 - van der Schley c. 1748-1750 The map is a vitalTitle: Batavia Assieg en 1629 Batavia Belegerd Artist Engraver: Jakob van der Schley (17151779) Published: From Prevosts Histoire Gnrale des Voyages, c. 17481750 Technique: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring Description: This 18th century engraving illustrates a pivotal moment in the history of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). It shows the fortified city of Batavia under siege by the forces of Sultan Agung of Mataram. The map provides a