Antique chromolithograph of the Great Mosque of Bantam, West Java (Banten). One of the oldest surviving mosques in Java, its architecture captivated visitors of all faiths. Being a port town, Bantam was host to multiple cultures and it is reflected in the design of the mosque: the main building in Javanese style, the minaret has Chinese influence, and a latter addition features Dutch design. The building was completed in 1566, the minaret added around 1632. Today, the mosque still remains in excellent condition and used for daily and Friday prayers.

Published in Leiden, the Netherlands, after a water drawing by J.C. Rappard,

Jhr. Josias Cornelis Rappard (1824-1898) was a colonel in the KNIL and a painter. During his posting in the Netherlands Indies 1842-1872, he painted and drew pictures of life and scenes in the Indies that were later, back in Leiden, The Netherlands, would be made into chromolithographs. The Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam holds a large number of these prints and collectors all over the world appreciate Rappard's classic watercolours.

Chromolithography was a popular method for colour printing in the 19th century because of its lower cost and relative ease to mass-produce. The process involves the use of stones and a chemical process to fasten images to the paper. High-end chromolithographs are hand-finished by an artist after the process to ensure the best possible fidelity in each copy.