A Detailed Engraving of Guangzhou, 1674

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This engraving of Guangzhou ("Kanton") is from a French edition of Olfert Dapper's work. The French edition titled " de … Read more This engraving of Guangzhou ("Kanton") is from a French edition of Olfert Dapper's work. The French edition titled " de l’Empire de la Chine" was published in 1674. It is an unusual mix between a view and a city plan. The original Dutch edition, titled "Gedenkwaerdig Bedryf der Nederlandsche Oost-Indische Maetschappye," was published in 1670. The French edition, which contains similar engravings and maps, was published four years later to make Dapper's comprehensive s of China accessible to a broader European audience. Nieuhof's works also contain illustrations and maps of Chinese cities, as he was an explorer and draughtsman who accompanied Dutch missions to China. However, the specific engraving style and presentation of this map align more closely with Dapper's works. See less