8982 Jakob van der Schley (1715–1779) – Cité de Chau-Cheu fu, ville de Nienhod (City of Chau-cheu fu, or Chaozhou, and Nienhod) – Engraving (c. 1755)
This topographical print is a City of Chau-cheu fu, or Chaozhou, and Nienhod. It depicts a panoramic view of a large Asian city, identified as Chaozhou nestled against a dramatic backdrop of steep, craggy mountains (karst topography). The city is shown along a river or estuary, featuring dense buildings, a prominent pagoda or tower, and several boats in the foreground, including one large ship dominating the center. This view illustrates a scene from the accounts of Jesuit missionaries or European travelers in China. This print originates from Abbé Prévost's influential encyclopedic work, Histoire Générale des Voyages.
Jakob van der Schley was a Dutch draftsman and engraver of the 18th century. He was a prolific artist, known for illustrating a vast array of subjects for major European publications. He was the principal illustrator for Abbé Prévost's Histoire Générale des Voyages, a monumental work that synthesized global travel accounts and disseminated images of non-European cultures and histories
across Europe during the Enlightenment.
Artist or Maker: Jakob van der Schley
Dimensions: Approximately 37 cm x 25 cm
Medium: Engraving
Date: c. 1755
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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