Netherlands/ Indonesia: The submission of Java’s Prince Dipo Negoro to the Netherlands in 1830.

An oil on canvas painting by Nicolaas Pieneman depicts the events on March 28, 1830, which brought about the end of the Java War (1825-30).

The Javanese prince, Dipo Negoro, descends the stairs at the Dutch residence in Magelang after his surrender to General Baron de Kock. Two forlorn figures throw themselves at the prince’s feet. On the ground, in token of the surrender, lie a number of spears belonging to Dipo Negoro's followers. Gen. de Kock resolutely points to a carriage standing ready to carry Dipo Negoro into exile, contrary to a previous agreement.

The Netherlands would continue to rule over Indonesia until 1949.

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