Allegory of the V.O.C; In the middle Batavia; the personification of the V.O.C; with scepter. The Dutch Lion lies at her feet; watching over a bundle of arrows and a sword. Behind Batavia; Liberty with a hat of freedom stands on a pole and a flag is held with the monogram of the V.O.C. Mercury; the god of commerce; sits on the right of Batavia. Oriental merchants lay down presents while the far right two putti play with a coat of arms with the image of an eagle; trade company; attributes of Mercury; Freedom; Liberty; 'Libert? (Ripa); Simon Fokke (mentioned on object); Amsterdam; 1752 - 1784; paper; etching; h 101 mm x w 148 mm