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Rites of the World
Antique Print of Tongzhou and a Pilgrimage by Van Schley, 1749
Anno Domini MDCCXLIX1749
$115
€100 · £85
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1749
- Sheet size
- 10 × 7.7 in (25.5 × 19.5 cm)
- Condition
- Very good, given age. Some soiling of the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
- Faith
- Buddhism and East Asian faiths
- Collection
- Rites of the World
- Era
- 1700 to 1799, Mortier, Picart and the illustrated Bible
- Stock no.
- f_29343512
Antique print titled 'De Stad Tong-Chew, Bedevaart om een vrugtbaar jaar'. Decorative panoramic view of the city of Tongzhou, China. Also shows a pilgrimage for a fertile year. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J. van der Schley. Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style
Condition: Very good, given age. Some soiling of the margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1749
Overall size: 19.5 x 25.5 cm.
Image size: 15 x 21.3 cm
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