NIEUHOF, Joan. - Anhing.

Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting a view of the Chinese city of Anhing ( (Anqing, Anhui), with pagoda and on the foreground several boats. Ca.19 x 31 cm. From: Het gezantschap der Neêrlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China. - Joan Nieuhof (1618-1672) was a servant of the East India Company (VOC). The illustrations of Nieuhof's embassy to Peking were one inspiration for chinoiserie which became especially popular in the 18th century. Many artists and architects based their designs on his pictures. - (Lower corners blank margin waterstained, not affecting the image). Landwehr, VOC, 539.

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