Lukisan Penangkapan Pangeran Diponegoro Karya Raden Saleh | Bukti Peninggalan | Kesultanan Nusantara

Summary

This video discusses the historical painting 'The Capture of Prince Diponegoro' by Raden Saleh, created in 1856, which depicts the moment of Prince Diponegoro's capture in 1830. The video compares this artwork to an earlier depiction, highlighting differences in expression, title, and symbolism, such as the presence of the Dutch flag in Saleh’s work. The video also touches on the painting’s return to Indonesia in 1975 as part of a cultural agreement and its current display at the Presidential Palace Museum in Yogyakarta, offering insights into the significance of the artwork in Indonesian history.

Takeaways

• 😀 The painting 'The Arrest of Pangeran Diponegoro' by Raden Saleh depicts the historical event of Pangeran Diponegoro's capture on March 28, 1830.
• 😀 Raden Saleh was inspired to create the painting after viewing a previous artwork on the same event, but with notable differences in depiction.
• 😀 The first key difference is in the portrayal of Pangeran Diponegoro: while the earlier painting shows him with a weary expression, Raden Saleh portrays him with a strong and determined face.
• 😀 Another difference is in the title: the earlier painting is called 'The Surrender of Diponegoro,' while Raden Saleh’s version is titled 'The Arrest of Diponegoro.'
• 😀 The third difference is the absence of the Dutch flag in Raden Saleh's version, unlike the earlier painting that includes it.
• 😀 Raden Saleh completed a sketch of the painting in 1856, later finishing the oil painting in 1857.
• 😀 Raden Saleh shared the completed painting with his friend in Germany in 1858, referring to it as a historical work about the capture of a Javanese leader.
• 😀 Raden Saleh presented the painting to King William III of the Netherlands, aiming to convey the bravery of the prince during his capture.
• 😀 In 1975, the painting was returned to Indonesia by the Netherlands as part of a cultural agreement between the two countries in 1969.
• 😀 Today, 'The Arrest of Pangeran Diponegoro' is displayed in the main exhibition room of the Presidential Palace Museum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Q & A

What historical event does the painting 'Penangkapan Pangeran Diponegoro' by Raden Saleh depict?

The painting depicts the event of the capture of Prince Diponegoro on March 28, 1830, during the Java War.

What inspired Raden Saleh to create the painting 'Penangkapan Pangeran Diponegoro'?

Raden Saleh was likely inspired to create the painting after seeing a similar artwork, but he introduced significant differences in his version.

How does the depiction of Prince Diponegoro in Raden Saleh's painting differ from the earlier depiction by Pieneman?

In Raden Saleh's painting, Prince Diponegoro is shown with a firm expression, whereas Pieneman's version depicts him with a weary and defeated look.

What is the difference in the titles given to the paintings by Raden Saleh and Pieneman?

Pieneman titled his painting 'The Surrender of Diponegoro,' while Raden Saleh titled his painting 'The Capture of Diponegoro.'

What notable detail is absent in Raden Saleh's painting compared to Pieneman's?

Raden Saleh's painting does not depict the Dutch flag, which is shown in Pieneman's version.

When did Raden Saleh complete his oil painting of Prince Diponegoro's capture?

Raden Saleh completed his oil painting in 1856 after initially sketching the scene in 1855.

What did Raden Saleh do with his painting after completing it?

Raden Saleh sent the completed painting to his friend in Germany in 1857, informing them about the historical significance of the artwork.

How did the painting 'Penangkapan Pangeran Diponegoro' come to be in the possession of the Netherlands and then Indonesia?

In 1975, the Netherlands returned the painting to Indonesia as part of the cultural agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands that was realized in 1969.

Where is the painting 'Penangkapan Pangeran Diponegoro' currently displayed?

The painting is currently displayed in the main exhibition hall of the Presidential Palace Museum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

What is the significance of the painting in relation to Dutch colonial history?

The painting illustrates the courage and defiance of Prince Diponegoro during his capture, serving as a symbol of resistance against Dutch colonial forces in Java.