Inwoners van Arrakan 1730

"Inwoners van Arrakan" (1730) by Jan Caspar Philips is an engraving depicting two figures from Arrakan (modern-day Myanmar) in traditional clothing. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the Dutch artist's interest in exotic cultures. The detailed rendering of the figures' garments, the lush landscape with a distant village, and the overall composition exemplify the typical characteristics of 18th-century European illustration and ethnographic art. This piece provides a valuable glimpse into the cultural exchanges and fascination with the East that were prevalent in the era.