Title: CHINA. The last Ming Emperor Chongzhen & his Consort. MALLET 1683 old print Description: Roi et Reine de la Chine avant l'Invasion des Tartares' (De L'Asie). The King shown in the print is the last Ming Emperor Chóngzhēn (崇禎). In April 1644, the Ming capital of Beijing was about to be captured. Rather than face capture, humiliation and probable execution at the hands of the newly-proclaimed Shun Dynasty, Chongzhen arranged a feast and gathered all members of the imperial household aside from his sons. Crying "Why must you be born into my family?", he killed them with his sword. Then, still wearing his imperial attire, Chongzhen fled to Jingshan Hill behind the palace and committed suicide when he hanged himself from a tree. by Mallet, Allain Manesson. Published 1683. Original 17th century copperplate print. Size 13 x 21 cm | 5.0 x 8.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. The image shown may have been taken from a different example of this print than that which is offered for sale. The print you will receive is in good condition but there may be minor variations in the condition from that shown in the image. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. There are images and/or text printed on the reverse side. Tags: 1683, Celebrities Royalty & Peers, China, China | Cathay, Chine, Description de l'Univers, Kings, Mallet Allain Manesson, Print
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