400 - Unknown (17th century), A view inside a pagoda, c. 1670, copper engraving

Unknown (17th century), A view inside a pagoda, c. 1670, copper engraving Unknown (17th century): "Pagodae from within Interior facies," View inside a pagoda, c. 1670, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Upper middle, inscribed on the printing plate: “Pagodae van binnen Interior facies.” Lower right, numbered on the printing plate: “34.” Date: c. 1670 Source: Joan Nieuhof (1618 Uelsen–1672 Madagascar), *Het gezantschap der Neêrlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie*, 1665 | Book, Science Keywords: Pagoda; Sacred building; Altar; Worshippers, 17th century, Asian Art, Architecture, China, Size: Paper: 31.4 cm x 36.9 cm (12.4 x 14.5 in), Plate: 20.2 cm x 32.0 cm (8 x 12.6 in), Depiction: 19.5 cm x 31.3 cm (7.7 x 12.3 in) Condition: In fairly good condition. The sheet has discolored slightly due to age and has some minor stains. The corners are bumped. The sheet was removed from a book and has been folded vertically down the middle. There are a few small, isolated tears.