Indonesian colonial architecture: The Influence of Indonesian vernacular style over Dutch architecture in the case of the city of Batavia

The city of Batavia was the administrative capital of the V.O.C (United East India Company). Initially, the city’s construction followed the Dutch style, the Dutch administration going to enormous lengths and putting colossal efforts to segregate the ethnic groups present in the city and t exert their dominance. Over time, the city’s built...

The Dutch ‘golden age’ of Batavia: Using Johannes Vingboons’ painting as a window into the history of VOC controlled Batavia

Using Johannes Vingboons’ painting gezicht op Batavia as a window into the history of VOC controlled Batavia between 1595 - 1795. It will reveal a segment of history dominated by the Dutch. The research will be split in three main chapters that derive their topic from the different elements that are depicted in the painting.