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The Dutch Ambassador on his Way to Isfahan

Jan Baptist Weenix1653 - 1659

Rijksmuseum

Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands

In 1651–1652 the Dutch ambassador Joan Cunaeus and his secretary, Cornelis Speelman, travelled to Isfahan in Persia to stimulate trade in horses and silk. Speelman described the journey, lavish receptions and visits to ancient archeological sites. The two gentlemen are here probably being escorted by the Sultan of Bandar Abbas. Cunaeus wears a silk cloak, a gift from the shah.

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  • Title: The Dutch Ambassador on his Way to Isfahan
  • Creator: Weenix, Jan Baptist
  • Date Created: 1653 - 1659
  • Physical Dimensions: doek
  • Subject Keywords: overzeese geschiedenis, India, Goa, Isfahan, Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie, Twist, Johan van, Sultan van Visiapoer
  • Rights: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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