The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of
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The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of
Jeronimus Becx (active c. 1649-1658). Dutch artist. The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, 1651. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
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1651 Amsterdam Batavia Chartered Colony Commerce Deity Economy Flanked Frame Holland Lion Mermaid Mirror Mythological Mythology Navigation Neptune Netherlandish Netherlands Ornamented Oval Rectangle Rectangular Rijksmuseum Seashell Shell Shield Myth
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This exquisite 17th-century painting, titled "The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia," was created by the Dutch artist Jeronimus Becx around 1651. The masterpiece, now housed in the prestigious Rijksmuseum of Amsterdam, Holland, showcases the arms of the Dutch East India Company and the town of Batavia, which was the colonial capital of the Dutch East Indies. The painting is set against an ornate, oval frame, with the arms of the company and the town displayed in a rectangular format, flanked by mirror-like seashells. At the center, the Dutch East India Company's arms are depicted, featuring a lion and a mermaid, symbolizing strength and maritime power. Above the lion, the Dutch god Neptune, the Roman deity of the sea, is shown, emphasizing the importance of navigation in the company's endeavors. The town of Batavia's arms, displayed below, feature a shield with a lion holding a net and a fish, representing the town's prosperity and its role as a significant trading hub. The painting's intricate details and mythological elements reflect the grandeur and significance of the Dutch East India Company during the modern age. The inclusion of Asian elements, such as the lotus flowers and the mythological figure of a mermaid, highlights the company's extensive reach and influence in Asia. The painting serves as a testament to the Netherlands' colonial past and the economic and cultural exchanges that took place during the age of exploration.
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