Plaque depicting a mandarin’s visit — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted c. 1770 - c. 1775.

These two rare series of enamel plaques come from the collection of Jean Theodore Royer, the leading Sinologist in the Netherlands in the 18th century. The inscription on the lantern (xun fu) mentions that the depicted mandarin (a high-ranking civil servant) in winter clothing is a governor. The banderole at left above the window translates as: ‘a meal to welcome a guest who has come from afar.’

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in The Netherlands overseas, Main building, 18th Century.

wood (plant material), paper, lacquer (coating), copper (metal), oil paint (paint) · Original size: 48.5 × 37 cm

Print: 48.5 × 37 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200420979. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.