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Japanese trade; Court of the King of the Calaminhans
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Japanese trade; Court of the King of the Calaminhans

Romeyn de Hooghe · 1682 - 1733 · etching; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Representation in two parts. On the left, trade and a trading house in Japan. In the foreground, a shipload, including several barrels with Bibles. In the distance, some Dutch ships at sea. On the right representation, the court of the King of the Calaminhans in the East Indies. The king sits on a cushion under a canopy, flanked by his female servants and his wives. Three women make music. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printalbumbladmusical instrumentslocations for tradingvocal music, singingroyal householdcourtiers, retinue, trainbook-shop, booksellerOost-Indië
Credit lineJapanse koophandel; Hof van de koning van de Calaminhans. 1682 - 1733. Romeyn de Hooghe. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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