Name/Title
EngravingEntry/Object ID
1986.10.019Description
Engravings from "Histoire Generale des Ceremonies", Benard Picart. Engraving on paper. Amsterdam, Holland. 1720-1730.
Three views on one sheet.
Top left view titled, "Jongleur qui Vient Guerir un Malade". (Translation, "Tumbler Who comes to Cure an Invalid".) Depicts two male figures in a single-paneled room; one sleeping on a bunk; the other kicking up his right foot as if fighting; small, four-legged table by the bunk; bowl, vessel and utensils on top of the small table.
Top right view titled, "Esclaves qui Pleurent le Mort". (Translation, "Slaves Who Mourn the Death".)
Depicts seven figures kneeling; one lying on floor with a hat on and weapons behind him.
Bottom view titled, "Les Parens Demandent au Defunt la Cause se sa Mort". (Translation, "The Relatives Ask the Deceased the Cause of his Death".) Depicts fourteen male figures seated or standing in a circle; four figures with smoke pipes, others in conversation; one serving a dish to a man wearing a hat and weapons behind him.Dimensions
Width
15-3/4 inDepth
1-1/2 inLength
21 inDimension Notes
Total: 21" x 15.75" x 1.5".
Sheet: 15 1/8"x 9 1/2"
Top left: 6"x 4 1/8"
Top rigth: 6"x 4 1/8"