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Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Map depicting Forts Zeelandia and Provintia and the City of Tainan. The map is square with a beige background and a border featuring a red, green, and gold pattern. The map shows a large body of water with many ships, including green and red vessels with multiple masts. There are two prominent forts on the map. Fort Zeelandia is on the right side, drawn with red and blue walls and multiple towers. Fort Provintia is depicted on the right side, drawn with a red wall and a blue gate. The city of Tainan is shown on the top right, with many buildings and people. The map features a river flowing from the top center to the bottom right. People are shown engaging in various activities on land and sea. The map has a decorative style with detailed illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wall hanging; ink and color on deerskin
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 465 px
Public Domain
Yes
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