1730s Prints

Title: Funeral Ceremonies of the Orinoco and Brazilian Indigenous Peoples, 1734 Description: This striking copperplate engraving, published in 1734 in Bernard Picart’s monumental *C...

Title: Healing and Funeral Rituals of the Paria Natives, imagined in 1734 Description: This striking copperplate engraving, published in 1734 in Bernard Picart’s Cérémonies et Coutu...

Peruvian Eclipse Panic and Antis Ritual Sacrifice – Rare 1734 Ethnographic Print This rare 1734 copperplate engraving presents two dramatic scenes interpreting South American indige...

Title: Birth and Naming Rituals of the Banians – Antique 1734 Engraving of Indian Customs Description: This rare and evocative copperplate engraving, published in 1734 as part of 'T...

Title: Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving Description: This compelling copperplate engraving from the 18th century offers a rare visual study of Indian religious asceticism and devotion as interpreted through a European lens. It likely originates from the later volumes of *The Ceremonies and Religious Customs of Various Nations of the Known World*, the monumental multi-volume series published in Amsterdam and Paris during the early to mid-1700s, with illustrations attributed to Bernard Picart and his collaborators. The sheet is divided into four separately framed scenes, each depicting a unique figure engaged in acts of penance or pilgrimage. The upper left panel shows a seated female "Pénitente Bramine" (Brahmin penitent) under a flowering tree, joined by other women in a meditative or devotional posture. The details, such as the tiger skin mat and ceremonial tools, signal both religious symbolism and ritual practice. The upper right image presents a solitary ascetic woman seated in rigid meditation on what appears to be a stretched animal hide floating in water, holding a prayer bead mala. The caption explains she must never change position, emphasizing the extremity of her discipline. The lower left quadrant is the most dramatic: a male penitent with wild hair stands before a temple with both arms raised straight in the air, said to remain that way until death. Another figure lies prostrate in the grass, illustrating the prescribed sleeping posture for certain penitents—lying flat without ever bending their legs. These powerful visual representations underscore the physical trials undertaken by devout individuals in pursuit of spiritual transcendence. In the lower right, a "Pélerine Bramine" (Brahmin female pilgrim) stands quietly, dressed simply, with a bowl in hand, perhaps engaged in ritual begging or...

Title: Indian Ascetics and Devotion Rituals – Feeding Birds and Acts of Penitence, c.1734 Description: This fascinating 18th-century copperplate engraving offers a rare European por...

Title: Pastoral Scene with Cattle and Shepherds Artist: Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt (1687–1772) Designer: Initials "A.V." (specific identity unknown) Date: Circa 1720–1750 Mediu...

This masterful work is a testament to the artistry of Coenraet Decker, an illustrious figure in the realm of 17th-century printmaking. Published in Amsterdam by Zacharias Chatelain...

Old Engraving with Title: Bumey Haman Seaka, King of Barsalli on the Gambia // plan of Yamyamakunda Factory on ye Gambia. Artist/engraver/cartographer: ...

Antique print titled 'Representation du Parlement d'Angletrre (..)'. Series of scenes, which include from the British Parliament and an assembly...

Antique print titled 'Peper-Takje'. Copper engraving of a pepper branch. This print originates from: 'Hedendaagsche Historie, of tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren II deel ', ...

Antique map Germany titled 'Mappa Geographica continens Archiepiscopatum et Electoratum Coloniensem (..)'. This antique map depicts the Rhine r...

Antique print titled 'Succession des Empereurs de la Chine divisée en XXII Familles'. Old print with a genealogical tree of the Chinese imperial dynasties. This print originates ...

Antique print titled 'Le Bairam ou la Paque des Mahometans'. Old print of the Bairam celebration, the Easter of the Muslims. Originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses.....

Antique botany print titled 'Malva Crispa, Malva Mauritana'. Copper engraving of cluster mallow and malva sylvestris. This print originates from 'Phytanthoza Iconographia' by J.W. We...

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, seate...

Antique map titled 'Kennemaria et Westfrisia vulgo et vernaculé Noord-Holland'. Beautiful original antique map of the province of Noord-Holland, the Netherlands. Two large elaborat...

Description: Three religious images on one sheet titled 'Verscheide Manieren van Kruysigen'. Various methods of crucifixion. This print depicts religious punishments and originates...

Description: Two images on one sheet titled 'An Usurper stoned to Death (..)'. According to the text, Rajasingha was usurped by Vinne Ladarma, but retook the throne. Rajasingha h...

Description: Antique print titled 'De Doop der Russen' (Dutch for 'Baptism of the Russians') Old print depicting the baptism of Russians. This print originates from 'Hedendaegsch...

In original condition. Page 624, 'The History of London from its Foundation by the Romans to the Present Time', by William Maitland, published in 1739...

In original condition. Page 452, 'The History of London from its Foundation by the Romans to the Present Time', by William Maitland, published in 1739...