Name/Title
EngravingEntry/Object ID
1986.10.001Description
Engravings from "Histoire Generale des Ceremonies", Benard Picart. Amsterdam, Holland. Benard Picart. 1720-1730.
Two views on one sheet.
Top view titled, "Maniere Dout L'Yncas Marie Ceux De son Sang". (Translation, " Manner in which Incas Marry Those of Their Blood".) Depicts group of people standing outdoors, men dressed in chlamys clothing, short, oblong mantles; women in simple garments, long earrings and bands above their elbows; background shows domed and square buildings.
Bottom view titled, "On Coupe les Cheveux, et On Donne un Nom aux Fils de L'Yncas". (Translation,"His Hair Is Cut and a Name is Given to a Son of the Incas".) Shows a group of people gathered indoors; men wearing chlamys garments, short oblong mantles; bands and headresses on their head; walls decorated with animal and human sculptures; some younger figures naked; women in simple garments, one figure seated with child on her lap.Dimensions
Height
5-7/8 inWidth
8-1/8 inDimension Notes
Sheet: 15 1/8"x 9 1/2"
View: 5 7/8"x 8 1/8"