398 - Unknown (17th century), "Viceroys Feast" outside Guangzhou, copper engraving

Unknown (17th century), "Viceroys Feast" outside Guangzhou, copper engraving Unknown (17th century): "Viceroys Feast" outside the walls of Canton Assembly and installation, 17th century, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Upper center, inscribed on the printing plate: “Festin des Vice-Rois pres des murs de Kanton. F Konicklijck Bancquet voor de muur van kanton [...]”. Lower right, numbered on the printing plate: “13.” Date: 17th century Source: Joan Nieuhof (1618 Uelsen–1672 Madagascar), *L'ambassade de la Compagnie Orientale des Provinces Unies vers l'Empereur de la Chine*, 1665 | Book, Science Keywords: Viceroy; Assembly; Feast; Banquet; City wall, 17th century, Asian Art, History, China, Size: Paper: 31.4 cm x 37.0 cm (12.4 x 14.6 in), Plate: 19.0 cm x 29.8 cm (7.5 x 11.7 in), Image: 18.2 cm x 29.0 cm (7.2 x 11.4 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored and slightly stained due to age. Vertical crease across the center. With short tears at the lower margin.