Batavia Assiegé en 1629 - van der Schley c. 1748-1750 From: Atlas Universel

From: Atlas Universel

contrasting hand-colouring to aid in military and scholarly identification

fortifications

Chatelain’s work was unique for its time

The magnificent allegorical cartouche in the bottom left serves as a tribute to the "Orient

Batavia Assiegé en 1629 - van der Schley c. 1748-1750 From: Atlas UniverselTitle: 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