ASIA IN AMSTERDAM

This lavishly illustrated catalogue discusses the Asian luxury goods that were imported into the Netherlands during the 17th century and demonstrates the overwhelming impact these works of art had on Dutch life and art during the Golden Age. Written by a team of 3 0 international scholars, this volume presents seven essays and catalogue entries on 150 works of art, including Dutch and Asian pai ntings, textiles, ceramics, lacquer, furniture, silver, diamonds, and jewel