VOC Senior Merchant
by Vincent Monozlay
Title
VOC Senior Merchant
Artist
Vincent Monozlay
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
VOC Senior Merchant, Aelbert Cuyp, c. 1640 - c. 1660.
The figure standing on the left is a Dutch East India Company (VOC) merchant, probably Jakob Martensen, beside his wife. Behind them, a slave is holding a parasol, a pajong, over their head. This was a status symbol in Javanese culture. Batavia Castle is visible in the background. To the right, the Company fleet rides at anchor, ready to return to the Netherlands. The merchant is pointing to the ships, indicating his involvement.
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December 17th, 2016
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