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The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia

Jeronimus Becx III , 1651

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, by Jeronimus Becx III, oil, 1651
The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia, by Jeronimus Becx III, oil, 1651

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jeronimus Becx III. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia is an oil painting created by Jeronimus Becx III in 1651. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a shield divided into two sections, each conveying different themes. The left side features a bearded figure and a woman in a seashell, accompanied by maritime elements, while the right side displays lions and a shield with a wreath and sword, symbolizing power and protection.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in oil paint, a medium commonly used for detailed and layered artworks during the period.

Context

The imagery suggests a connection to the Dutch East India Company's activities and the town of Batavia, indicating the painting's relevance to the company's and the town's identity.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jeronimus Becx III

Jeronimus Becx III painted official scenes in the Dutch Golden Age. In “The Arms of the Dutch East India Company and of the Town of Batavia,” he shows coats of arms and ships in a calm, orderly style. Look for the VOC…

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