Procession of an Elephant & Dancing Monks in Ceylon & Catching a Snake, Ca.1730

Reference
BGI-00844
Date
1730
Region
Asia
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
34.0 x 20.5 cm (13.4 x 8.1 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 240

Two images on one sheet titled 'The Indian Procession'.

The upper image shows a Procession of monks in Ceylon. A group of dancing monks, beating drums, in front of the abbot, seated on an elephant. The lower image depicts the catching of a snake. Source unknown, to be determined.

Artists and Engravers: Anonymous. Published after P. Baldaeus.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.

Where this sits in the catalogue

Other sheets of Asia


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