China, Nieuhof / Van der Aa, 1728, four 18th century views of China

1. Pagode sur un pont, ou l'on monte par un escalier, dans la Chine.
2. Idoles de Chinois de toutes sortes de figure dans leurs Pagodes.
3. Ociams, ou Hoyons, sorte de Pretres Chinois vivans retires du Monde.
4. Hinchun, ou fete du Printems, dans la Chine ...

Image 33,5x41cm, page 36x49,5cm

Rare 18th century large copper engraving showing four views of China in one very decorative frame:

1. Pagode on a bridge.
2. Chinese Idols.
3. Chinese Priests.
4. Hunchun, or Spring Festival.

Source: from the drawings of the Dutch adventurer Johannes (Jan) Nieuhoff. Source: Nieuhof, Gezantschap (Van Meurs 1665).

This compilation edition comes from P. van der Aa´s ´La galerie agreable du monde...´, published in Leiden (Netherlands) in 1728. It is said only 100 copies of this monumental work have been printed.

Ref: Peter van de Krogt, 57:08

Very good condition. Strong paper. Clear print.