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

China, Nieuhof / Van der Aa, 1728, four 18th century views of China, Mandarins
€99.00
Item number: 23 86 M

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

a. First Mandarin Chinese-Tartar in the Council.
b. Peking Mandarins carried on a palanquin.
c. Chinese general on horseback.
d. Attitude of Chinese men.


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.

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