Marokkaanse afgezant op gehoor bij de Staten-Generaal, 1770 before 1789

This engraving by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles depicts a scene from 1770, showing a Moroccan envoy presenting a document to the States-General of the Netherlands. Vinkeles, active between 1741-1816, was known for his detailed etchings. The scene is set in a grand hall, emphasizing the formality of the diplomatic exchange. The artwork, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, offers a glimpse into the political and cultural relations between the Netherlands and Morocco in the 18th century.