Diplomatic Mission Collection

Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC357942 Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Tiglath-Pileser inspecting gifts from Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
STC357957 Tiglath-Pileser inspecting gifts from Egypt, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
IL340188 Harun al-Rashid receiving an embassy from Charles the Great, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley

Reception of General Aubert-Dubayet by the Grand Vizier of the Sultan in Constantinople
CHT271758 Reception of General Aubert-Dubayet by the Grand Vizier of the Sultan in Constantinople, 1796-97 (gouache on paper) by Castellan

The Arrival of the Squadron of Commodore Perry into a Japanese Port in 1853
CHT214158 The Arrival of the Squadron of Commodore Perry into a Japanese Port in 1853 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Japanese

The Embassadors Introduction into the Audience Hall
TRV227739 The Embassadors Introduction into the Audience Hall: reception at the Chinese Imperial palace in Beijing for Tsar Peter the Greats embassy led by Evert Isbrandz

General Pendezecs mission to Russia (colour litho)
2795759 General Pendezecs mission to Russia (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Pendezecs mission to Russia. A triumphal welcome in Warsaw)

Hall of Audience at the Old Summer Palace, Beijing, 1793 (engraving)
XJF396659 Hall of Audience at the Old Summer Palace, Beijing, 1793 (engraving) by Barrow, John (1764-1848) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Throughout history, diplomatic missions have played a pivotal role in shaping international relations. From Harun al-Rashid receiving embassies from Charlemagne in the 9th century, as depicted in Hutchinsons History of the Nations, to Tiglath-Pileser inspecting gifts from Egypt, these exchanges have fostered understanding and cooperation between nations. The reception of General Aubert-Dubayet by the Grand Vizier of the Sultan in Constantinople, the arrival of Commodore Perry's squadron in Japan in 1853, and the introduction of embassadors into audience halls, such as the Hall of Audience at the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, have all left indelible marks on global history. Konrad Adenauer's state visit to Moscow and General Pendezec's mission to Russia are more recent diplomacy in action. These moments, captured in illustrations and engravings, serve as reminders of the enduring power of diplomacy to bridge cultural divides and foster peace.