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Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c. 1700 (colour woodblock print)
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Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c. 1700 (colour woodblock print)
XOS2909652 Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c.1700 (colour woodblock print) by Japanese School, (18th century); 44.5 u32 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: The Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie, VOC) trading company flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries with an Asian capital at Batavia, now Jakarta, in Java. As part of the sakoku self-imposed isolationist policy to constrain foreign traders, an isolated island outpost at Deshima, Nagasaki allowed limited trade with Japan.); Japanese, out of copyright
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Dutch Colonial Dutch Colony Dutch East India Company Dutch East Indies Dutch Empire Edo Period Nagasaki Traders Trading Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie Woodblock Decima Dejima Deshima
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This vibrant and captivating woodblock print, titled "Dutch VOC employee in Nagasaki, c. 1700" offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of trade and cultural exchange during the 18th century. The image showcases a Dutch East India Company (VOC) employee, dressed in traditional European attire, standing amidst the bustling cityscape of Nagasaki. During this period, the VOC played a significant role in global commerce, with Batavia serving as its Asian capital. However, due to Japan's self-imposed isolationist policy known as sakoku, foreign traders were restricted from freely entering Japanese territory. Deshima Island in Nagasaki became an isolated outpost where limited trade between Japan and the VOC was permitted. The print beautifully captures the fusion of cultures that occurred on Deshima Island. The Dutch employee stands tall amidst a backdrop of Japanese architecture and locals going about their daily lives. This visual representation symbolizes both cooperation and tension between two vastly different worlds. Through this artwork's intricate details and vivid colors, we are transported back to an era when international trade shaped societies across continents. It serves as a reminder of how historical events like these have influenced our present-day global connections. Displayed at Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, this woodblock print is not only visually stunning but also holds immense historical significance for understanding the complexities of colonialism, commerce, and cultural exchange during this transformative period in history.
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