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Dutch East India Company Trading Post of Banda Neira in the Southern Moluccas, c
1765848 Dutch East India Company Trading Post of Banda Neira in the Southern Moluccas, c.1662-3 (oil on canvas)
by Vinckeboons, Johannes (1576-1632) (attr. to); 97u140 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, VOC) flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries with an Asian capital at Batavia, now Jakarta, in Java. Banda island supplied mace and nutmeg. In 1621, Governor-General Coen punished the island for trading with other countries: all fifteen thousand islanders were killed or driven away. The abutcher of Bandaa divided the island into nutmeg plots, heavily guarded by forts.
); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 18257133
© Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands / Bridgeman Images
Aerial Dutch Colonial Dutch Colony Dutch East India Company Dutch East Indies Dutch Empire Dutch Golden Age Golden Age Indonesia Indonesian Maluku Moluccas Spice Spices Trading Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie Vinckboons Banda Johannes Vinckboons Neira
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This print showcases the Dutch East India Company Trading Post of Banda Neira in the Southern Moluccas, captured in a stunning oil on canvas painting. Created by Johannes Vinckeboons, or attributed to him, this artwork measures 97u140 cm and is housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) thrived during the 17th and 18th centuries with its capital at Batavia (now Jakarta) in Java. Banda island served as a vital source of mace and nutmeg. However, when Governor-General Coen discovered that the islanders were trading with other nations, he took drastic action. In 1621, all fifteen thousand inhabitants were either killed or expelled from their homeland. To maintain control over this valuable spice-producing region, Bandanaira was divided into nutmeg plots heavily fortified by forts. This aerial view painting reveals the strategic layout of these plots within an enchanting landscape. Immerse yourself in this historic snapshot that encapsulates both triumphs and tragedies of colonial trade during Holland's Golden Age. It offers a glimpse into Indonesia's past as a Dutch colony while highlighting the immense influence and power wielded by VOC throughout its empire. Appreciate this masterpiece for its artistic brilliance but also remember the complex history it represents—the story of spices intertwined with conquests and exploitation—a reminder of how art can capture not only beauty but also profound narratives from our shared human experience.
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