Beijing Engraving by Jakob van der Schley Rendered by Johan Niehof, 18th Century
Steel engraving of city view of Beijing by Jakob van der Schley. 18th century. From a rendering done by Johan Nieuhof, the Dutch traveler who famously crossed from Canton to Peking in 1655-1657. Measures 8 x 6.5 inches. Illustration shows a canal on the edge of the city's walls with.....