Arkivism
De Weert received by the King of Maticalo, 1603
Public domain

De Weert received by the King of Maticalo, 1603

anonymous · 1644 - 1646 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Vice-Admiral De Weert received by the King of Batticaloa (Maticalo) on Ceylon, 30 April 1603. In the foreground a showman displays his skills. Part of the illustrations in the report of the first voyage to the East Indies for the VOC under Van Warwyck and De Weert in 1602, No. 4.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printVerenigde Oostindische CompagnieWijbrant van WarwyckSebald de Weertcontortionist
Credit lineDe Weert ontvangen door de koning van Maticalo, 1603. 1644 - 1646. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
Open in Explore View at source

Similar works

Henry VII crowned after defeating Richard IIIHenry VII crowned after defeating Richard III Conversion of PaulConversion of Paul Reception of the Dutch by the Samorin of Calicut, 1604Reception of the Dutch by the Samorin of Calicut, 1604 Julius Caesar and His Army Cross the RubiconJulius Caesar and His Army Cross the Rubicon Army marching down a mountain in a rocky landscapeArmy marching down a mountain in a rocky landscape Batavians break the bridge over the IJssel, 69-70Batavians break the bridge over the IJssel, 69-70