Global Harvests and Crafts: from the East Indies to Chinese Lacquerwork, 1800s, Paper

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Drinks in East India; Lacquerwork and Paper from China. Tea, Cha and Palms / Plants and Trees of the East … Read more Drinks in East India; Lacquerwork and Paper from China. Tea, Cha and Palms / Plants and Trees of the East Indies // Lacquer Works / Wax Works, etc. in China (title on object). The East and West Indies and Other Places (series title) : Presentation in two parts. On the left, the preparation of coconut drink, coffee, and chocolate. A man plucks coconuts from a tree. In the background, a tea plantation. On the right, lacquer work from China featuring a lacquer tree and lacquer workers, along with the production and use of paper. The reed leaves used as fibers for paper are depicted on the right. A man nearby holds several lacquer seals and sheets of paper. Another man sits at a lacquer chest writing with ink on paper. In the foreground, an ink maker and a man with a letter-carrying pigeon in his hands. with a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album. Creator: Printmaker: Romeyn de Hooghe, Publisher: Pieter van der Aa Place of Manufacture: Leiden Date: 1682 - 1733 The engraving is associated with two prominent figures in the art and publishing world of the 17th and early 18th centuries: Romeyn de Hooghe and Pieter van der Aa. ### Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708) Romeyn de Hooghe was a Dutch Baroque artist known for his prolific and versatile artistic output. He worked as an engraver, painter, and draftsman. De Hooghe's engravings are renowned for their intricate detail and dynamic composition, making him one of the most important and innovative printmakers of his time. His works often included political, historical, and allegorical scenes, reflecting the complex social and political climate of the Dutch Golden Age. De Hooghe was also known for his satirical edge, often infusing his artwork with a keen critical perspective on contemporary issues. ### Pieter van der Aa (1659-1733) Pieter van der Aa was an influential Dutch publisher based in Leiden, known for producing maps, atlases, and illustrated works. His publishing career was marked by the ambitious project of issuing atlases that incorporated a wide range of geographic knowledge and exotic illustrations from around the world. Van der Aa's works were highly esteemed for their decorative and detailed plates, which catered to the tastes of the European elite who were eager for knowledge about distant lands. His publications are notable for their meticulous attention to detail and their role in disseminating geographical and historical knowledge during the Age of Exploration. ### Collaboration and Impact The collaboration between Romeyn de Hooghe as an engraver and Pieter van der Aa as a publisher brought together two masters of their respective crafts. Their works, such as the engravings depicting scenes from the East Indies, not only served as decorative pieces but also as educational tools that helped shape European perceptions of the wider world. These works are significant historical documents, reflecting the interplay between art, exploration, and commerce in the early modern period. See less