Plate

Currently not on view

Plate

c. 1740

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese, for export to the European market Scene taken from an engraving by Jan Luyken (Dutch, 1649–1712)

This plate was made in China, for export to the European market. The scene in the center shows the Resurrection of Christ, and was taken from an engraving by Dutch artist Jan Luyken (1649–1712). The engraving, along with others by Luyken, was also used to illustrate several editions of the Bible, including one printed in 1734.

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Object Details

Titles:

Plate

Date:

c. 1740

Artists:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese, for export to the European market Scene taken from an engraving by Jan Luyken (Dutch, 1649–1712)

Medium:

Hard-paste porcelain with enamel and gilt decoration

Dimensions:

1 × 9 inches (2.5 × 22.9 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

The Samuel S. White 3rd and Vera White Collection, 1967

Accession Number:

1967-30-315

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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