"Selected Tribute Pictures of the Qing Dynasty" is a picture and text work selected from the official classic album of the Qing Dynasty "The Tribute Pictures of the Qing Dynasty". It presents the costumes, appearances of many ethnic groups and countries at home and abroad at that time and their relationship with the central dynasty from the imperial perspective of the Qing Dynasty. The original "Emperor's Tribute Map of the Qing Dynasty" was created in the 16th year of Qianlong's reign (1751). Emperor Qianlong ordered governors, governors, etc. To draw representatives of border ethnic minorities and countries that came to China to draw in meticulous brushwork, with explanations in Manchu and Chinese. It was intended to show the vast territory, diverse culture and tribute diplomatic system of the Qing Dynasty. It is the official ethnography and diplomatic picture of the Qing Dynasty. The book consists of nine volumes, covering image materials of vassal states, ethnic minorities and overseas trading countries. It is an indispensable first-hand document for studying the diplomacy, ethnic relations and cultural exchanges of the Qing Dynasty.
The book "Selected Illustrations of Qingzhi Gong" selects important parts from this huge encyclopedia-style atlas, focusing on the Dutch who ruled Taiwan for decades and their servants "black ghosts", as well as the costumes and styles of the various indigenous peoples in Taiwan. Each image is accompanied by detailed text descriptions. The selected content follows the spirit of the original work. Through character portraits, clothing details and concise text, it shows the Qing Empire's way of observing and recognizing foreign nations, and also reflects the diplomatic concept of "all nations come to Korea" at that time.
This selection not only has the value of precious historical documents, but also provides vivid material for understanding the Qing Dynasty's worldview, ethnic policies and ritual diplomacy in the 18th century. For today's readers, it is both a visual and intellectual historical atlas and a cultural window into the world of the Qing Dynasty.
