Author: NIEUHOF, Joan.
Title: Kanton in plattegrondt.
Description: Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting highly detailed plan of Canton (Guangzhou), looking from the water toward the city, with a bustling coastline with boats, nice title cartouche and legenda in French and Dutch. Ca.28 x 36 cm. From: Het gezantschap der Neęrlandtsche 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. Landwehr, VOC, 539.
Keywords: China prints prints china
Title: Kanton in plattegrondt.
Description: Amsterdam, Wolfgang, Waasberge, Boom, Van Someren & Goethals, 1693. Engraving depicting highly detailed plan of Canton (Guangzhou), looking from the water toward the city, with a bustling coastline with boats, nice title cartouche and legenda in French and Dutch. Ca.28 x 36 cm. From: Het gezantschap der Neęrlandtsche 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. Landwehr, VOC, 539.
Keywords: China prints prints china
Price: EUR 137.50 = appr. US$ 149.44 Seller: Gert Jan Bestebreurtje Rare Books (NVvA/ILAB)
- Book number: 37751
- Book number: 37751