The Six Voyages of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
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The Six Voyages of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
English Translation, London. 1677-78. Jean-Baptiste Tvernier was a French writer, traveller and trade merchant. He amassed a small fortune through his expertise and trade in diamonds and precious stones. During his travels to Turkey, Persia, India and other countries of south east Asia, he befriended many of the greatest Oriental potentates and was privileged to inspect the treasuries of the Grand Mogul. He was also one of the few westerners ever to gain access to the fabled Indian diamond mines. Tavernier recounted his journeys in his publication Les Six Voyages de J B Tavernier
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Diamond Jean Baptiste Mineral Temporary Voyage Jean Baptiste Tavernier Tavernier
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This print depicts Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a French explorer, writer, and merchant, embarking on one of his six voyages to the East. Tavernier (1605-1689) is renowned for his extensive travels through Turkey, Persia, India, and Southeast Asia, during which he amassed a small fortune through his expertise and trade in diamonds and precious stones. The image showcases Tavernier in the midst of his adventures, surrounded by exotic minerals and diamonds. The temporary exhibition of this rare print invites viewers to journey back in time and experience the allure and mystery of the East as Tavernier did. Tavernier's travels were not only about trade but also about forging relationships with the greatest Oriental potentates. He was one of the few Westerners ever granted access to the treasuries of the Grand Mogul and the fabled Indian diamond mines. His accounts of these journeys, published as Les Six Voyages de J B Tavernier, have long been a source of fascination for scholars, historians, and adventurers alike. This print, a testament to the rich history of exploration and discovery, offers a glimpse into the world of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier and the wonders he encountered during his travels. It serves as a reminder of the enduring allure of the East and the spirit of adventure that continues to inspire us today.
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