The University of Naples "L'Orientale" is a university located in Naples, Italy. Founded in 1732 by Matteo Ripa, it is the oldest school of Sinology and Oriental Studies of the European continent. It
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The Kangxi Emperor, also known by his temple name Emperor Shengzu of Qing, personal name Xuanye, was the third emperor of the Qing dynasty, and the second Qing emperor to rule over China proper. His r
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…the missionary Matteo Ripa of the Propaganda Fide from the Kingdom of Naples, who worked as a painter and copper engraver at the imperial court of the Kangxi Emperor between 1711 and 1723. He returned to Naples from China with four young Chinese Christians, all teachers of their native language; they formed the…
Portrait of the Kangxi Emperor in court dress, c. 1710s
Portrait of the young Kangxi Emperor in court dress
The Emperor mounted on his horse and guarded by his bodyguards
Armoured Kangxi Emperor