| Referencia: | 6864 |
| Año: | 1887 |
[Yachting] Sheepen en speeljachten / Vaisseaux et Jachts de plaisir chez les Chinois etc.
Beautiful engraving of a different Asiatic and West Indian vessels, by Romeyn de Hooghe, one of the greatest Dutch etchers of the late 17th century. The plate was later bought by Pieter van der Aa, who reprinted it in 1728 (our copy), adding French title and legends to the original Dutch one, to appeal to a broader audience. He translated "Speeljachten" to "Jachts de plaisir", or leisure yachts. It features a Chinese yacht" and a "Royal Dragon Yacht", along with other Japanese, Siamese and West-Indian vessels. The use of the Dutch term "Yacht" to describe recreational watercrafts recalls its origin. In the 16th century, the Dutch constructed lightweight and fast vessels specifically designed for pursuing pirates and smugglers. Wealthy ship owners would frequently showcase these smaller "jaghts" during festive occasions, celebrating the recovery of stolen goods. Eventually, the term found its way into the English and other European languages thanks to King Charles II, who spent ten years in exile in Holland and returned to London aboard the "Mary," an opulent 18-meter luxury yacht. 22 x 30 cm, with large borders.
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