View of Batavia by Hendrick Dubbels. A 17th-century panoramic harbor scene featuring Dutch sailing vessels in the foreground and the fortified city of Batavia against a mountainous backdrop.

View of Batavia

Hendrick Dubbels

1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A classic maritime painting depicting Dutch merchant ships anchored before the historic city of Batavia.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Warm beige, Soft sage, Olive green

About the piece

Painted around 1650 by Hendrick Dubbels, this work captures a panoramic view of Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) from the sea. The composition emphasizes the maritime power of the era, with detailed sailing vessels in the foreground set against the colonial city's fortifications and distant mountains.