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Imperial Palace, Peking, 1670 (engraving)
468806 Imperial Palace, Peking, 1670 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Emperors Viceroy receives the Dutch ambassadors during a royal banquet. Illustration from Gedenkwaerdig Bedryf der Nederlandsche Oost-Indische Maetschappye, op de Kuste en in het Keizerrijk van Taising of Sina by Olfert Dapper, an account of the Dutch East India Companys trade missions to the Chinese court in 1662 and 1664, published by Jakob van Meurs, Amsterdam, 1670.); The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23162178
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Ambassadors Banquet Beijing Canopy Courtiers Diplomacy Diplomatic Diplomats East Asia Embassy Formal Interior Hall Imperial Palace Peking Servants Tables Viceroy Olfert Dapper
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This engraving from 1670 transports us back to the Imperial Palace in Peking during a momentous royal banquet. The Dutch School of the 17th century masterfully captured this scene, which depicts the Emperor's Viceroy receiving Dutch ambassadors amidst an opulent display of food and grandeur. The image is taken from "Gedenkwaerdig Bedryf der Nederlandsche Oost-Indische Maetschappye" a renowned account by Olfert Dapper chronicling the Dutch East India Company's trade missions to the Chinese court in 1662 and 1664. Published by Jakob van Meurs in Amsterdam, this engraving showcases not only artistic brilliance but also historical significance. Every detail within the print tells a story: servants bustling around, tables adorned with delicacies, and courtiers engaging in diplomatic conversations. The architectural beauty of the palace hall is highlighted as well, with its intricate design and majestic canopy creating an atmosphere fit for royalty. This image offers a glimpse into both cultural exchange and political diplomacy between two powerful nations at that time – China and Holland. It serves as a reminder of how art can capture significant moments in history while transporting viewers to distant lands filled with intrigue and splendor.
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