Het Oost-Indiesch compagnies-jagt 1715 - 1813

This print of an East Indies Company yacht was created by the heirs of the widow Cornelis Stichter in Amsterdam. It exemplifies how the Dutch Golden Age was deeply shaped by global trade networks. The image creates meaning through its depiction of a ship, a potent symbol of Dutch maritime power and economic prowess. The level of detail, from the rigging to the ornamentation, speaks to the importance of these vessels in Dutch society. Made in the Netherlands, a nation that built its wealth on oceanic trade, this print likely reflects the values and aspirations of a mercantile culture. Institutional histories, such as the records of the Dutch East India Company itself, could shed light on the specific routes, cargos, and individuals connected to ships like this one. By looking at prints like this, historians can uncover the complex relationship between art, commerce, and national identity.