Allegorie op een deel van Azië 1771 - 1772

"Allegorie op een deel van Azië" is an engraving by Dutch artist Jan Caspar Philips, created in 1771 - 1772. This detailed artwork depicts a scene from Asian culture, showcasing a group of people dressed in traditional attire. The engraving is thought to be an illustration for a book on Asian history and culture, possibly a book by the publishers of the artwork, Wed. G. de Groot & Zoon and P. Schouten in Amsterdam. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, with dimensions of 173 mm in height and 123 mm in width. The use of engravings in illustration during this period reflects the Dutch Golden Age's interest in exploring and documenting faraway cultures and their traditions.