Pegu, from "Jeu de la Géographie" 1644

This etching by Italian artist Stefano della Bella, created in 1644, is part of a series of prints titled "Jeu de la Géographie". It depicts a stylized figure representing the kingdom of Pegu, a region in Southeast Asia. The image features a woman in elaborate clothing, holding a staff and a bow and arrow, signifying power and authority. The text below the figure provides historical information about Pegu, its location, and its relationship to other kingdoms in the region. This artwork offers a glimpse into 17th-century European perceptions of the East and its cultures.