Thais rivierlandschap met lijkstatie
Medium
etching
Dimensions
152; 196
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
**Thais rivierlandschap met lijkstatie** (Thai River Landscape with Funeral Bier), an etching by Dutch artist Adolf van der Laan from 1730, measures a modest 152 × 196 mm. Created during the waning years of the Dutch Golden Age, this print captures an exotic riverside scene in Thailand, featuring a *lijkstatie*—a traditional funeral bier or pavilion where bodies were displayed before cremation, a striking element of Southeast Asian customs. Van der Laan, known for his intricate landscapes and architectural views, likely drew from Dutch East India Company reports or traveler accounts, reflectin...
About the Artist
Adolf van der Laan · 1680–1742
Comment on works: copper engraver