Antique Print of Indians from Canada by B. Picart, 1723

Reference
BGI-01186
Date
1723
Region
Americas
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
35.5 x 24.0 cm (14.0 x 9.4 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 125

Antique print of a juggler, trying to cure a sick person, the mourning of the slaves and the relatives, asking the deceased for the cause of his death. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach, 1727-1738 (French edition 1721-1725). An English edition called 'Ceremonies and religious Rites of the various nations of the known world', appeared in 1733. It was the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time. The plates in this work were adapted by B. Picart and others from various sources including de Bry.

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