The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1606-1765

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Uncover the hidden visual history of Australian discovery in Jan Ernst Heeres' The Part Borne by the Dutch in the Discovery of Australia 1660-1765. This meticulously researched art history work recovers lost paintings, maps, and sketches created by Dutch artists and cartographers during the Dutch Golden Age of exploration. These artists documented the coastline of New Holland long before James Cook's voyage, yet their work has been largely overlooked by mainstream Australian history.\n\nHeeres examines how Dutch maritime art reflected the era's fascination with the unknown and how these works functioned as both scientific records and commercial commodities in the European market. The book includes stunning reproductions and detailed analysis of the aesthetic choices made by the artists. For students of art history, maritime history, or Australian colonial history, this is an essential addition to any collection.