404 - Unknown (17th century), View of the town of Gaoyou, China, around 1665, copper engraving

Unknown (17th century), View of the town of Gaoyou, China, around 1665, copper engraving Unknown (17th century): View across Gaoyou Lake toward the town of Gaoyou (Kajutsiu) with its pagodas and curved rooftops, China, c. 1665, copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on paper Inscription: Upper middle, inscribed on the printing plate: “KAJUTSIU.” Lower right, numbered on the printing plate: “20.” Date: c. 1665 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: Jiangsu; Gaoyou Lake; pagoda; ships; cityscape; Kajutsiu, 17th century, Asian Art, Cities, China, Size: Paper: 31.4 cm x 37.4 cm (12.4 x 14.7 in), Plate: 19.4 cm x 29.8 cm (7.6 x 11.7 in), Image: 18.7 cm x 29.1 cm (7.4 x 11.5 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly discolored and slightly stained due to age. Vertical crease across the center. Lower corners of the sheet are bumped. Small hole in the lower right margin.