Homann Heirs. The Dutch East India Company World-famous main trading city Batavia in Asia on the great Island of Java in the kingdom of Jakarta . . . 1733

Homann Heirs.

Der Hollaendisch-Ostindianischen Compagnie Weltberuhmte Haupt-Handels Niederlags-Stadt Batavia in Asien auf dem grossen Eyland Iava in dem Konigreich Iacarata

Translated : The Dutch East India Company World-famous main trading city Batavia in Asia on the great Eyland Iava in the kingdom of Iacarata

Nuremburg, 1733

Fine large format map and view of Batavia (Jakarta), published in Nuremberg by Homann.

The map covers Jakarta and its environs. The various types of land use are shown, along with a comprehensive index and a text concerning the history of the city. Along the top, decorative galleons are shown, along with anchorage points.

At the bottom is a large view of the fortified city from the water, along with smaller views of VOC Governor General's residence and the town hall.