Plantation in Suriname — Dirk Valkenburg

Dirk Valkenburg. Painted 1707.

Jonas Witsen inherited the Waterland, Surimombo, and Palmeneribo plantations from his wife Sara Scharphuijzen. He sent the painter Dirk Valkenburg to Surinam to inspect these sites. In the foreground of the painting are some Lokono, among the original inhabitants of this region. The many people who worked in slavery on the plantation are missing in this representation.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in 18th Century, Main building, The Netherlands overseas.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 45.5 × 52.5 cm

Print: 45.5 × 52.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20015028. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.