HUDSON: EAST INDIA COMPANY. Henry Hudson signing a contract with the Amsterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company on 8 January 1609 to search for a northeast passage to China. Steel engraving, American, 1870
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HUDSON: EAST INDIA COMPANY. Henry Hudson signing a contract with the Amsterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company on 8 January 1609 to search for a northeast passage to China. Steel engraving, American, 1870
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1609 Amsterdam Cape China Colonist Colony Commerce Contract Dutch Exploration Explorer Henri Hudson India Merchant Navigator New Netherland North East Passage Signing Dutch East India Company
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This print captures a significant moment in history as Henry Hudson signs a contract with the Amsterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company on 8 January 1609. The steel engraving, created by an American artist in 1870, beautifully depicts this pivotal event. Intriguingly, Hudson's purpose for signing this contract was to embark on a daring expedition to search for a northeast passage to China. This ambitious endeavor aimed to establish new trade routes and expand commerce between Europe and Asia. As an explorer and navigator, Hudson's mission held great promise for the Dutch East India Company. The image showcases the interior setting where this historic agreement took place. It portrays Hudson surrounded by merchants and officials from the company, emphasizing their shared ambition for exploration and expansion into new territories. Notably, this print also highlights the English origins of Henry Hudson himself. His involvement with both English and Dutch interests underscores the complex web of colonial powers during that era. Ultimately, this image serves as a visual testament to the spirit of exploration that defined early America. It symbolizes not only Henry Hudson's quest but also represents broader themes such as colonization, international commerce, and cultural exchange that shaped our world today.
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