Europeans Engaging in Commerce and Trade in Asia — Pieter Jacobsz. van Laer | DiscoverArt

Pieter Jacobsz. van Laer

Europeans Engaging in Commerce and Trade in Asia

early 17th century

Pen, brown ink, and gray wash on paper, framing line in pen and brown ink.

17.1 × 40.2 cm (6.7 × 15.8 in)

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