Petronella with Titia and Johannes Cock Blomhoff

anonymous, 1817 - 1854

Jan Cock Blomhoff, the new director of the Deshima trading colony, arrived there in 1817. Against all rules, he also brought his family with him: his wife Titia (right), their infant son Johannes, the wet nurse Petronella and the enslaved servant Maraty. They were a sight to behold, and became the subject of paintings that served as examples for prints long afterwards. Unfortunately, the women and child had to pack up and return to Batavia (now Jakarta).

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2012-103-12
  • Dimensionsheight 312 mm x width 222 mm
  • Physical characteristicshoutsnede

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Petronella with Titia and Johannes Cock Blomhoff

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-2012-103-12

  • Description

    Titia, de vrouw van Jan Cock Blomhoff, opperhoofd van Deshima, kijkt naar haar zoontje Johannes op de arm van het dienstmeisje Petronella Munts. (Nagasaki-e).

Creation

  • Creation

    printmaker: anonymous, Nagasaki

  • Dating

    1817 - 1854

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    houtsnede

  • Dimensions

    height 312 mm x width 222 mm

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  • Person

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Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2012

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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