“The Reception of the AMBASSADOURS.” from Remarkable Addresses BY WAY OF EMBASSY FROM THE East-India Company OF THE UNITED PROVINCES TO THE EMPEROR of JAPAN… Arnoldus Montanus. Published in London: John Ogilby, 1670. Original copper-plate engraving from the first available 17th century views of Japan published in Europe!. (Image: 11 ½ x 13 ¾’’)
This detailed view depicts Europeans Ambassadors arriving on the island and receiving a warm welcome from the Japanese. The key (top – Dutch; bottom – English) identifies the participants (Ambassadors, Ships Trumpeters, Troopers…).
Centerfold as issued, scattered foxing.
Shipped unmatted