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Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan, wall hanging
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Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan, wall hanging
5049801 Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan, wall hanging (ink and color on deerskin) by Chinese School (19th century); 150.5 A-- 205.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Dutch West India Company (Geoctroyeerde Westindische Compagnie, GWIC) was granted a charter for a trade monopoly in the Dutch West Indies and they built 2 forts at Tainan in Taiwan c.1624 but left in 1662. The city wall was built in 1791.); Chinese, out of copyright
Media ID 23573810
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Activity Colony Dutch Colonial Dutch Colony Dutch Empire Dutch West India Company Far East Formosa Fort Fortifications Fortified Imperialism Junks Outpost Rampart Taiwan Trading Walled Town Western Tainan Taiwanese
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This wall hanging, titled "Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan" takes us back to the 19th century in Taiwan. Created by an anonymous Chinese artist, this ink and color on deerskin print showcases a remarkable scene that combines history, culture, and art. The image depicts two majestic forts, Zeelandia and Provintia, built by the Dutch West India Company in the early 17th century during their colonial rule over Taiwan. These imposing structures served as strategic outposts for trade activities between Europe and Asia. The presence of ships with flags fluttering in the harbor emphasizes the bustling maritime commerce that took place at that time. The city of Tainan is beautifully portrayed within its fortified walls constructed in 1791. This artwork allows us to envision life within this walled town along Taiwan's coastline during a period when European imperialism was shaping global trade networks. The print not only captures historical significance but also highlights cultural exchange between Western powers and Chinese civilization. It symbolizes how different cultures converged through trading activities while showcasing elements of both Dutch and Chinese artistic styles. Displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this wall hanging serves as a reminder of our interconnected world history—a testament to human exploration, colonization efforts, fortifications against potential threats, and vibrant coastal communities thriving on maritime trade routes.
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