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Animals and Attributes from Chinese and Japanese Mythology
workshop of Bernard Picart, 1728
Here Picart illustrated Chinese and Japanese versions of traditional mythological creatures from Central and East Asian cultures. Among them are lions, dragons, and phoenixes, as well as a Qilin. These mythical animals held imperial and religious significance and were considered sacred. Such illustrations bear witness to the Eurocentric perspective, demonstrating how Amsterdam book printers attempted to capture a culture unknown to them.
- Artwork typeprint, boekillustratie
- Object numberRP-P-1911-3288
- Dimensionsheight 335 mm x width 218 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en gravure