Antique Print Illustrating Trading Activities in Southeast Asia

An allegorical scene depicting trading activities in South-East Asia. A female figure representing the VOC and Dutch Republic is accepting gifts / goods from indigeous figures standing behind a small map of the region. This print originates from: 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren ... II deel ...', published by Isaak Tirion, Amsterdam, 1739 ed. (originally published 1730). This is in fact an amended Dutch edition of: 'Modern History: or the Present State of all Nations.', published by Thomas Salmon since 1725. German, Italian and Dutch editions were published as well. This monumental Dutch edition, translated by M. van Gogh and published by Isaac Tirion, was much amended and enlarged into a 39 volume series. This plate originates from the second volume from this series which deals with: Java, Sumatra, Siam, Kochin and Tonkin.

Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.

Date: 1739

Overall size: 12 x 19.5 cm.