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Dutch ships in stormy seas off the coast of China
Dutch ships in stormy seas off the coast of China. 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 Lightning Netherlands Pieter Relations Seas
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This evocative image captures the treacherous waters off the coast of China during a violent storm in 1655, as Dutch ships brave the elements in their pursuit of diplomatic relations with the Chinese government. The print, titled "Het gezandtschap der Nederlandse 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), depicts several Dutch vessels battling the tempestuous seas, their sails tattered and their masts bending under the force of the wind. In the distance, a lightning bolt illuminates the ominous sky, adding to the sense of danger and uncertainty. At the helm of one of the ships is the famous Dutch explorer and diplomat, Jacob Pieterzoon Coen (1594-1629), who led several embassies to China on behalf of the Dutch East India Company. Coen's missions were instrumental in establishing formal diplomatic and trade relations between the Netherlands and the Chinese court, which proved to be a significant milestone in the history of East-West relations. Despite the challenges posed by the storm and the complex political landscape of the time, Coen and his crew persevered, demonstrating the tenacity and determination of early European explorers and diplomats in the face of adversity. This print serves as a testament to the courage and resilience of those who dared to venture into uncharted waters and forge new connections between distant lands and cultures.
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