Dessave De Cock and his Officers

• Dessave De Cock and his officers at Hulftsdorp
• Dessave De Cock and his Officers

NG-1985-7-1-9

• inscription: ‘De Dessave (Cocq) te Colombo op Cylon, met de Capiteins der Cingalezen, zittende in zyn gaanderij om de zaken en geschillen van den inlander af te doen.’
• date: ‘Nov:29 1785’

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.

draughtsman: Jan Brandes, Hulftsdorp

1785-11-29

waterverf over schets in potlood, penseel in kleuren

height 195 mm x width 155 mm

purchase 1985-05-02

Public domain

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