Fort Zeelandia

Fort Zeelandia in Paramaribo viewed from the Suriname River. The Dutch flag is flying from the flagpole of Fort Zeelandia. To the left, a brig is sailing, lowering its sails as it approaches the city. To the right in the foreground, a tent boat with six rowers, a helmsman at the stern, and at least one passenger sitting under the canopy. Luggage lies on the canopy. In the distance, a pondo, a small cargo boat with a banana leaf roof, is sailing.