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Dessave De Cock and his Officers
Jan Brandes, 1785-11-29
Dessave Cornelis de Cock is seated on the veranda of his office, accompanied by his local staff. Originally a Sinhalese position, the dessave was one of the highestranking VOC officials, second only to the governor. Among his responsibilities was the task of ruling on requests and complaints from the local population, who have gathered to the right of the terrace.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberNG-1985-7-1-9
- Dimensionsheight 195 mm x width 155 mm
- Physical characteristicswaterverf over schets in potlood, penseel in kleuren