Name/Title
EngravingEntry/Object ID
1986.10.002Description
Engravings from "Histoire Generale des Ceremonies", Benard Picart. Engraving on paper. Amsterdam, Holland. 1720-1730.
Two views on one sheet.
Top view titled,"Maniere D'Alumer le Feu Sacre, Chez les Peruviens, la Veille de la Grande Fete du Soleil, nommee le grand Ramy'". (Translated,"The Manner of Lighting the Sacred Fire of the Peruvians on the Eve of the Great Festival of the Sun, Named the Great Ramy".) View depicts villagers gallered outside in different groups; people dressed in simple loose garments; one large groups of people are kneeling and praising; another groups is gathering wooden logs; other small groups are scattered; background depicts mountains, arched and domed buildings.
Bottom view titled,"Le Premier jour de la grande Fete du Soleil L'Yncas lui Presente un Vase Plein de Liqueur, et L'invite a Boire". (Translated,"On the first day of the Sun Festival, the Incas present a vessel full of liquer and invite the Sun to Drink".) Depicts village people gathered outside; large group kneeling and praising under sun-rays; many have arrows, spears, and musical instruments; people wearing loose garments with feathered headbands; background with arched and domed buildings; four animals in front.Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Sheet: 15 1/8"x 9 3/8"
Top: 5 7/8"x 8 1/8"
Bottom: 6"x 8 1/8"