Sheet from a Series of Four Featuring Chinese Depictions

anonymous, 1670

This book by Jacob van Meurs describes and illustrates Dutch embassies in China. The chapter on religion contains engravings based on woodcuts of Chinese Buddhist sacred writings. These illustrations feature scenes of Buddha preaching. Here Buddha Shakyamuni is accompanied by Manjushri, Samantabhadra, and protectors of the dharma, the Buddhist doctrine.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1985-401
  • Dimensionsheight 289 mm x width 446 mm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Sheet from a Series of Four Featuring Chinese Depictions

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1985-401

  • Series number

    4/4

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Amsterdam (possibly)

  • Dating

    1670

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 289 mm x width 446 mm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of the F.G. Waller-Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1985

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Olfert Dapper, Beschryving des Keizerryks van Taising of Sina, Jacob van Meurs, Amsterdam, 1670.

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