{"title":"Pieter De Bevere","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"profielen-van-eilanden-getekend-op-de-reis-van-ceylon-naar-batavia-pieter-de-bevere","title":"Profielen van eilanden getekend op de reis van Ceylon naar Batavia - Pieter de Bevere","description":"\u003cp\u003eA technical maritime drawing from 1757, documenting the coastal profiles of islands between Ceylon and Batavia for navigational use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Pieter de Bevere documents the maritime observations made during a voyage from Ceylon to Batavia in 1757. As a draughtsman and naturalist, de Bevere was tasked with recording the visual characteristics of the coastline and islands encountered by the Dutch East India Company vessels. The drawing functions as a navigational aid, providing sailors with recognisable silhouettes of landmasses to assist in determining their position at sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into horizontal registers, each presenting a specific island or coastal profile. De Bevere employs a restrained palette of muted blue washes to differentiate the land from the sea, while fine ink lines define the topography of the peaks and ridges. The annotations, written in Dutch, provide precise details regarding the compass bearings and distances from the ship, reflecting the practical, scientific purpose of the document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike artistic depictions intended for aesthetic display, this drawing prioritises clarity and accuracy. The silhouettes are rendered with a focus on the distinctive shapes of the islands, such as Engano and the coast of Sumatra. The work offers a glimpse into the methods of eighteenth-century maritime exploration, where visual documentation was essential for the safety and success of long-distance trade routes. The minimalist approach and the emphasis on geographic data make this a compelling example of technical illustration from the colonial era. It serves as a record of the physical world as perceived by those navigating the Indian Ocean, stripped of ornamentation to ensure the information remains legible for the mariner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/isaiah-jacob-matham\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eIsaiah - Jacob Matham — Jacob Matham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/gezicht-op-een-tempel-in-cairo-egypte-francis-frith\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGezicht op een tempel in Caïro, Egypte - Francis Frith — Francis Frith\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pieter de Bevere","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761429647695,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761432826191,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761432858959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761432891727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761432924495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761432957263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761432990031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761433022799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761433055567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761433088335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761433121103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761433153871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Profielen-van-eilanden-getekend-op-de-reis-van-Ceylon-naar-Batavia_Poster_CompositorV1_1789288983598.jpg?v=1789290029"},{"product_id":"gouverneur-loten-en-zijn-gezelschap-varend-op-de-lagune-van-negombo-pieter-de-bevere","title":"Gouverneur Loten en zijn gezelschap varend op de Lagune van Negombo - Pieter de Bevere","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed ink and wash drawing by Pieter de Bevere, depicting Governor Loten and his party navigating the Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka during the mid-eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Pieter de Bevere depicts a scene on the Negombo Lagoon in Sri Lanka, then known as Ceylon. The composition captures Governor Joan Gideon Loten and his party during their travels across the water. De Bevere, who served as a clerk and later a draughtsman for the Dutch East India Company, produced numerous records of the local geography and customs during his time in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing employs a monochromatic palette, utilising ink and wash to define the expansive water and the distant, low-lying shoreline. The central focus is a small flotilla of boats, including a larger vessel flying the Dutch flag, surrounded by smaller local craft. The figures are rendered with precise, delicate strokes, reflecting the artist's role as a documentarian of colonial administration and exploration. The calm surface of the water is suggested through subtle tonal gradations, while the sky remains largely empty, allowing the viewer to focus on the activity of the boats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a piece of historical documentation, the drawing provides insight into the interactions between Dutch colonial officials and the local environment. De Bevere's style is characteristic of eighteenth-century topographical art, which prioritised clarity and accuracy over atmospheric effects. The work is part of a broader collection of drawings that served to inform those in the Netherlands about the nature of their overseas territories. The composition is balanced, with the boats arranged to guide the eye across the lagoon towards the tree-lined horizon. This print offers a clear view of the maritime transport methods used in the mid-eighteenth century, capturing a specific moment of colonial travel in a region defined by its complex network of waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pieter de Bevere","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761448456527,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761456025935,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58761456058703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761456091471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761456124239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761456157007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761456189775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761456222543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761456255311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58761456288079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58761456320847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58761456353615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Gouverneur-Loten-en-zijn-gezelschap-varend-op-de-Lagune-van-Negombo_Poster_CompositorV1_1789289692753.jpg?v=1789290761"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/collections\/pieter-de-bevere.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}