The Dutch delegation led by Van Hoorn is received by the Mandarin of Zwansefoe, Jacob van Meurs, circa 1670

The dutch delegation led by van hoorn is received by the mandarin of zwansefoe. Pieter van hoorn undertook his voyage to the imperial court of china in 1662-1663. Dr olfert dapper (1636-1689) published a large number of books after 1663. He wrote a history of the city of amsterdam and furnished the first dutch translation of herodotus. But he is known particularly for his many descriptions of foreign lands which he compiled from various sources, without ever seeing the countries he wrote about for himself. This plate is taken from a description of imperial china. The publisher of this volume, jacob van meurs, was also an engraver. However it is not certain whether he was the engraver of these prints. Date: circa 1670. Dimensions: height: 16.5 cm (6.4 in); width: 14 cm (5.5 in). Medium: engraving on paper. Collection: Koninklijke Bibliotheek. AMH-6850-KB The Dutch delegation led by Van Hoorn is received by the Mandarin of Zwansefoe