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Dutch version of the Viceroy of Canton
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Dutch version of the Viceroy of Canton
Dutch version of the Viceroy of Canton. The Old viceroy is sitting in front of his officials. 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 Officials Pieter Relations
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This image, 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 before the Great Tartar Cham, the Present Emperor of China), dates back to 1655. The photograph depicts the Dutch Viceroy, Jacob Pieterzoon Coen, seated on a raised platform in the presence of his officials and Chinese dignitaries. Coen, a prominent figure in Dutch and Asian history, served as the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies from 1619 to 1623 and later as the Viceroy of Canton from 1652 until his death in 1656. The Old Viceroy's stature and authority are evident in this portrait, as he confidently engages in diplomatic discussions with the Chinese officials. The intricately decorated platform and the ornate robes and headpieces of the officials further emphasize the grandeur and importance of the occasion. This photograph offers a glimpse into the complex political relations between the Dutch East India Company and the Chinese emperor during the early modern period. The Dutch East India Company, which played a significant role in the European colonization of Asia, sought to establish and maintain trade relations with the Chinese court. The company's representatives, including Coen, frequently embarked on diplomatic missions to China to negotiate treaties and secure favorable trade agreements. This photograph is an essential historical document that sheds light on the diplomatic and political interactions between European and Asian powers during the early modern period. It also provides valuable insights into the cultural exchange and artistic influences that shaped the visual representation of diplomacy and power during this time.
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