BG-11795-8

Antique Print of the City of Nanjing by Nieuhof (1668)

  • Condition: Good, toning and repairs on folding line and left margin. Few small spots, please study image carefully.
  • Date: 1668
  • Overall size: 37.5 x 31 cm.
  • Image size: 29 x 19 cm.
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.. Namkan of ou Nankang - Nieuhof (1668)

Description: Antique print China titled 'Namkan of ou Nankang'. Old print depicting a view of the Chinese city of Nanjing with its ramparts. Behind the city wall a pagoda can be seen. This print originates from the Latin edition of Nieuhof's work titled 'Legatio batavica ad magnum Tartariæ chamum Sungteium (..)'. 

Artists and Engravers: Johan / Jan / Johannes Nieuhof / Nieuhoff / Neuhof (1618-1672) was a Dutch traveler who wrote about his journeys to Brazil, China and India.