Dutch Colony Collection

New Amsterdam canal, 1600s
Dutch colonists using the canal in Broad Street, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut 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

Workers building the Dutch fortress at Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea
FLO4624254 Workers building the Dutch fortress at Batavia, now Jakarta, Indonesia. Handcoloured copperplate engraved by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Captured ordnance, 1667 (bronze)
5043029 Captured ordnance, 1667 (bronze) by Indonesian; 182 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: After Java was brought entirely under Dutch rule during the Java War (1825-1830)

Spear Rack of Governor-General Jean Chretien Baud, c. 1834 (teak and brass)
5043023 Spear Rack of Governor-General Jean Chretien Baud, c.1834 (teak and brass) by Indonesian; 171x141 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Most were presented to Baron Baud)

Captured ordnance, c. 1750-1850 (bronze, bamboo and rattan)
5043028 Captured ordnance, c.1750-1850 (bronze, bamboo and rattan) by Indonesian; 144.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Lantaka with dragon-shaped muzzle, 1667 (bronze)
5043026 Lantaka with dragon-shaped muzzle, 1667 (bronze) by Indonesian; 172 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Lantaka, c. 1750-1850 (bronze, bamboo and rattan)
5043024 Lantaka, c.1750-1850 (bronze, bamboo and rattan) by Indonesian; 84 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Captured ordnance, 1667 (bronze)
5043027 Captured ordnance, 1667 (bronze) by Indonesian School; 136x33.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

The Island of Onrust near Batavia (Jakarta), 1699
3526229 The Island of Onrust near Batavia (Jakarta), 1699 by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708) (follower of); 77x110 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan, wall hanging
5049801 Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan, wall hanging (ink and color on deerskin) by Chinese School (19th century); 150.5 A-- 205.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Portrait of Joan Jacob Mauricius, Governor-General of Suriname, 1741 (pastel on paper)
1765840 Portrait of Joan Jacob Mauricius, Governor-General of Suriname, 1741 (pastel on paper) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 73A--58 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Study of Two Brazilian Tortoises, c. 1640 (tempera, gouache on paper on panel)
5672032 Study of Two Brazilian Tortoises, c.1640 (tempera, gouache on paper on panel) by Eeckhout, Albert van der (1604-66); 30.5x51 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

A Dutchman and a Chinese man, 1861 (colour woodcut)
4071437 A Dutchman and a Chinese man, 1861 (colour woodcut) by Utagawa Yoshikazu (fl.1850-70); 37.4x24.8 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Japanese, out of copyright

The Stadthuys of New York in 1679, Corner of Pearl Street and Coentijs Slip
NYH192083 The Stadthuys of New York in 1679, Corner of Pearl Street and Coentijs Slip, from Journal of a Voyage to New York in 1679-80 by Jasper Danckaerts (b.1639) and Peter Sluyter (1645-1722)

Playing bowls in New Amsterdam in the 17th century (litho)
PNP377438 Playing bowls in New Amsterdam in the 17th century (litho) by American School, (17th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

New Amsterdam (later New York) on Manhattan Island, from a view published in 1659
PNP377431 New Amsterdam (later New York) on Manhattan Island, from a view published in 1659 (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Governor Peter Stuyvesant surrenders New Amsterdam to the British in 1664 (litho)
PNP377427 Governor Peter Stuyvesant surrenders New Amsterdam to the British in 1664 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Stuyvesant (1616-72)

Conquest of Rio Grande in Brazil, December 1633, 1649-51 (etching)
3704055 Conquest of Rio Grande in Brazil, December 1633, 1649-51 (etching) by Dutch School, (17th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Machteld Muilman, c. 1745-7 (oil on canvas)
1765824 Portrait of Machteld Muilman, c.1745-7 (oil on canvas) by Mijn, Frans van der (1719-93); 210A--154.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

East Indian Market Stall in Batavia, 1640-66 (oil on canvas)
3704097 East Indian Market Stall in Batavia, 1640-66 (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); 106x174.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island in 1650 (colour litho)
PNP377436 New Amsterdam on Manhattan Island in 1650 (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Later renamed New York; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American

New Amsterdam in 1655, the oldest known view of Fort Nieuw Amsterdam from Adriaen Vander
PNP377435 New Amsterdam in 1655, the oldest known view of Fort Nieuw Amsterdam from Adriaen Vander Donks Beschryvinge van Nieuw-Neieuwenhof (litho) by Dutch School

Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce
1765846 Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce of the VOC), 1702-46 (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Nicolaes (1673-1746); 59.5A--85 cm; Rijksmuseum

A Brazilian Landscape, 1650 (oil on wood)
5667224 A Brazilian Landscape, 1650 (oil on wood) by Post, Frans Jansz (1612-80); 61 x 91.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: In 1630-54)

Don Miguel de Castro, Emissary of Kongo, c. 1643 (oil on panel)
5675864 Don Miguel de Castro, Emissary of Kongo, c.1643 (oil on panel) by Becx, Jasper (c.1600-47); 72x62 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

New Amsterdam and Manhattan, c. 1660 (watercolour on paper)
5916357 New Amsterdam and Manhattan, c.1660 (watercolour on paper) by Dutch School, (17th century); 43.5x64.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Woman in Surinam, 1860 (watercolour)
5916351 Woman in Surinam, 1860 (watercolour) by Dutch School, (19th century); 17x26 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Deed signed by Peter Stuyvesant, Director General of New Netherland
MNY94383 Deed signed by Peter Stuyvesant, Director General of New Netherland, 15th May 1664 (vellum) by American School, (17th century); Museum of the City of New York

Isaac de l Ostal de Saint-Martin, Councillor of the Dutch East Indies
5673096 Isaac de l Ostal de Saint-Martin, Councillor of the Dutch East Indies and Commander of the Garrison at Batavia, 1650-1702 (oil on canvas) by Baen, Jan de (1633-1702); 132x102 cm; Rijksmuseum

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651 (oil on panel)
1121302 The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651 (oil on panel) by Becx, Jeronimus (fl.1649-58); 63A--97 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Dutch East India Company wood or saw mill on the island two miles from Batavia ?, pub
Dutch East India Company wood or saw mill on the island two miles from Batavia called Onrost or Unruhe, from a series of views of Batavia Schau-platz von Africa und Ost-Indien

The island of Deshima, c. 1833-46 (silk painting)
2909651 The island of Deshima, c.1833-46 (silk painting) by Kawahara Keiga (b.1786, c.1860); 51.3x75.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Fort Victoria on the island of Amboina, 1617 (oil on canvas)
1765849 Fort Victoria on the island of Amboina, 1617 (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); 148.8u268.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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)

Batavian VOC chief merchant Pieter Cnoll and his family, 1665 (oil on canvas)
1765841 Batavian VOC chief merchant Pieter Cnoll and his family, 1665 (oil on canvas) by Coeman, Jacob (1651-76); 130u190.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

View of Batavia with the mountain range of the Salak, Pangerango and Gede. 1640-76
1765826 View of Batavia with the mountain range of the Salak, Pangerango and Gede. 1640-76 (oil on canvas) by Dubbels, Hendrick (1620/1-76); 65.5u84 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A senior merchant of the Dutch East India Company Jacob Mathieusen and his wife at
1765825 A senior merchant of the Dutch East India Company Jacob Mathieusen and his wife at Batavia where Dutch East India Company ships prepare to sail home c.1640-60 (oil on canvas) by Cuyp

Peter Stuyvesant in New Amsterdam
Governor Stuyvesant haranguing citizens of New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker in New Amsterdam, 1600s
Quaker woman preaching to Dutch colonists in New Amsterdam (now New York City), 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Peter Minuit buying Manhattan Island for a Dutch colony
Dutch trading trinkets with Native Americans for Manhattan Island, 1631. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New Amsterdam, mid-1600s
View of New Amsterdam at the foot of Manhattan Island, mid-1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration by Augustine Herman

Native American longhouses on Manhattan Island
Manhattan Island when the first Europeans arrived. Hand colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

New Netherland surrendered to the English, 1664
Dutch governor Peter Stuyvesant marching out of New Amsterdam, 1664. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Posting Wall Street in New Amsterdam, 1600s
Dutch colonist marking Wall Street in the Bowery, New Amsterdam, 1644. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch turning New Amsterdam over to the English, 1670s
Final Dutch surrender of New Netherland to the English, 1674. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Exploring the Dutch Colony: A Glimpse into New Amsterdam's Rich History" Step back in time to the 1600s and witness the vibrant Dutch colony of New Amsterdam. As you stroll along the picturesque canals, reminiscent of its European counterpart, you'll be transported to an era when Dutch colonists first settled in this bustling city. Immerse yourself in the captivating artwork that captures life during this period. "View of Judea, " a stunning oil painting from c. 1662-3, offers a glimpse into Siam's capital and showcases the intricate details of daily life. Meanwhile, an ink-on-paper piece titled "Servant in Livery (Cupido)" provides insight into the social hierarchy prevalent at that time. Portraits also play a significant role in understanding this colonial society. The engraving of Thomas Ernsthuys allows us to peer into his world and appreciate his contribution to shaping New Amsterdam's identity. The West India House in Amsterdam stands as a symbol of power and influence during these early years. Its grandeur is captured beautifully through an etching created between 1623-26, reminding us of how pivotal it was for establishing trade routes with distant lands like Brazil. Speaking of Brazil, two remarkable paintings transport us there - "Brazilian Village" and "Landscape on Rio Senhor de Engenho. " These oil masterpieces depict scenes filled with lush greenery, indigenous communities, and Portuguese influences that shaped Brazilian culture under Dutch rule. However, not all aspects were idyllic; slavery cast its dark shadow over colonies like Suriname. A diorama showcasing a slave dance from 1830 serves as a somber reminder of their struggles while shedding light on their resilience amidst adversity. Lastly, we journey to Itamaraca Island through another mesmerizing oil painting from 1637. This enchanting view encapsulates both natural beauty and human presence—a testament to the Dutch colonists' ability to adapt and thrive in diverse environments.