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Portrait of Johannes Nieuhof
Portrait of Johannes Nieuhof (1618-1672), From: Het gezandtschap der Ne견 andtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China Date: 1655
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1655 Description Foreign Goyer Jacob Keizer Netherlands Pieter Relations
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This portrait depicts Johannes Nieuhof, a Dutch traveler and writer, during his diplomatic mission to the Chinese court in 1655. The image, titled "Portrait of Johannes Nieuhof at the Great Tartarian Court, the Current Emperor of China," is a testament to the intricate web of political and cultural relations that existed between Europe and China during the early modern period. Johannes Nieuhof (1618-1672) was a Dutchman who embarked on an extraordinary journey to the Far East in 1655, representing the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in a diplomatic mission to the Chinese court. This portrait, created during his time in China, offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of early European-Chinese diplomacy. Nieuhof is depicted wearing a richly decorated robe, signifying his high status as a representative of a foreign government. The Chinese emperor, who remains unnamed in the title, is shown in the background, seated on his throne, dressed in traditional imperial attire. The elaborate setting and grandeur of the portrait underscore the significance of the diplomatic encounter between the two powers. The portrait is an essential work of early travel literature, as Nieuhof's account of his journey, titled "Het gezandtschap der Nederlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China" (The Embassy of the Dutch East India Company to the Great Tartar Cham, the Present Emperor of China), provides valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of China during the mid-17th century. This evocative portrait, created in 1655, offers a unique window into the complex and intriguing history of diplomatic relations between Europe and China, as well as the experiences of early European travelers in the Far East.
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