“The Murdening (sic)of the Emperor CUBUS.” from Remarkable Addresses BY WAY OF EMBASSY FROM THE East-India Company OF THE UNITED PROVINCES TO THE EMPEROR of JAPAN… Arnoldus Montanus. London: John Ogilby, 1670. Original copper-plate engraving from the first available 17th century views of Japan published in Europe!. (Image: 11 1/8 x 13 ¾’’)
This detailed view depicts the assassination of the Emperor at Kyoto. Hhe is located to the left of center with the number 4 on his chest. The key (upper left – Dutch; upper right – English) identifies the many people involved, including the tyrant “before whome the Japanners fall on the ground” (he is located to the right of center with the number 1 on his chest), Two armies clash with soldiers and people marching towards the palace.
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