Antique Print of the City of Hukoen, China
Productnr.: BGI-00499
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Antique print titled 'Hukoen of Hukeu'. This plate shows a view on the Chinese city of Hukoen with its ramparts. Also depicted are ships. This print originates from a German edition of : 'Gezandtschap der Nederlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie ... aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China.' (Nieuhof's China expedition from 1655-1657.) by J. Nieuhof. This German edition was published in 1666, a year after the first Dutch edition of 1665. The work was famous for its wealth of engravings, while the text was based on earlier (Jesuit) sources as well.
Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1666
Overall size: 36.7 x 30.3 cm.