Name/Title
EngravingEntry/Object ID
1986.10.015Description
Engravings from "Histoire Generale des Ceremonies", Benard Picart. Amsterdam, Holland. 1720-1730.
Two views on one sheet.
Top view titled, "Le Mercure des Mexicains Adore a Cholula sous le nom de Quetzalcouatl". (Translation, "The mercury of the mexicans worshipped at Cholula under the name of Quetzalcouatl".) Depicts people on a raised floor with a railing around its edge. Mountains, small buildings, trees in background. In this view, either a statue, or a real man (?) sits on a platform. He wears a robe, a cape, and a hat with three feathers. Around him are various people, men and women, doing different things. One dark man at the far left, holds what appears to be whips with several ends in both hands. One is stretched behind him as if he were about to hit something. one man near the center holds two birds above his head. Two other men, at the foot of the statue wearing capes and headdresses pour liquid into a footed bowl. A man at the side of teh statue leans over a round basket with a lid on it. A man behind the statue drinks from a jug. Another kneels on one knee and holds up a platter.
Bottom view titled, "Divinite qui Presides a la Chasse". (Translation, "The Divinity that Presides Over the Hunt".) Depicts many men around a raised area of ground with weapons - spears, bows and arrows. Animals are also in the view, and it seems to be a hunt of some kind. There are many trees in the background. In the back of the view is an arched structure with either a statue or a man sitting in it wearing a headdress and holding spears. In the front of the view, a bear, two deer, and a goat are visible. The men are all aiming weapons at them. At the far left, one person holds up a small animal by its tail.Dimensions
Height
15-1/8 inWidth
9-3/8 inDimension Notes
Sheet: 15 1/8"x 9 3/8"
View: 6"x 8 1/8"