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Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce
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Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce
1765846 Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce of the VOC), 1702-46 (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Nicolaes (1673-1746); 59.5A--85 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Allegorical scene with the female personification of the Amsterdam Chamber of the VOC enthroned. She wears a crown of ships, and holds a sword with laurel. Mercury, patron of travel, stands behind her and Neptune, god of the sea, in the water. Commemorates the centenary of the charter of the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, VOC in 1602.
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Media ID 22868368
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This print showcases the "Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce)" painted by Nicolaes Verkolje in 1702-46. The artwork, displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a stunning oil on canvas piece measuring 59.5A--85 cm. The painting depicts an allegorical scene representing the centenary celebration of the charter of Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) in 1602. At its center is a female personification symbolizing the Amsterdam Chamber of VOC, adorned with a crown made entirely out of ships and wielding a sword embellished with laurel leaves. Standing behind her is Mercury, patron deity of travel, while Neptune, god of the sea, emerges from water below. Through this composition, Verkolje pays homage to VOC's significant role as one of history's most influential trading companies. The company played a crucial part in establishing Dutch colonies and expanding trade routes across Asia during its peak. The painting exudes symbolism and power as it captures not only VOC's dominance but also Holland's maritime supremacy during that era. It serves as a reminder of how commerce shaped nations and propelled them towards prosperity. With meticulous attention to detail and masterful brushstrokes, Verkolje brings forth an awe-inspiring visual representation that immortalizes VOC's legacy within Dutch history. This print allows viewers to appreciate both the artistic brilliance and historical significance encapsulated within this remarkable piece.
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