• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Antique city plan of Jakarta, Indonesia, 1733

SKU:  188711

Antique city plan of Jakarta, Indonesia, 1733

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Johann Baptist Homann, a distinguished German cartographer and engraver, established the renowned publishing enterprise known as Homann Heirs in the year 1702. His reputation is built upon the creation of intricately detailed and precise maps spanning the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa. A pinnacle moment in the firm's history occurred in 1733 when they released a splendid map showcasing Batavia, the vibrant capital of the Dutch East Indies, presently recognized as Jakarta, Indonesia. This map captures the city's splendor during its zenith, offering a stunningly beautiful and informative portrayal.

The map unfolds with meticulous intricacy, unveiling the city's layout in vivid detail. It masterfully presents the labyrinthine canals, well-laid roads, stately edifices, and sturdy forts that adorned Batavia. Multiple perspectives of the city from diverse angles grace the map, enriching the viewer's understanding of its grandeur. Complementing this visual masterpiece is a comprehensive textual narrative, chronicling the city's historical evolution and providing detailed descriptions of its iconic landmarks.

The Homann Heirs' map of Batavia emerges as a priceless historical artifact, affording us a precious glimpse into a pivotal chapter in the city's history. It is a testament to the Dutch East Indies' significance as a paramount trading hub and a focal point of European colonial dominion in the illustrious 18th century. 

This map serves as an invaluable resource for historians and enthusiasts of Batavia's rich history or the expansive narrative of the Dutch East Indies. It stands as an eloquent and informative representation of a city that once held a position of paramount importance within the global trading network.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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