Antique Print of the City of Tonglingh, China
Productnr.: BGI-00508
Beschrijving
Antique print titled 'Tonglingh'. This plate shows a view on the Chinese city of Tonglingh with its ramparts. Also depicted are ships and in the background is a mountainous landscape. 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: 34.6 x 25 cm.