Antique Print of Two Catholic Ceremonies
Productnr.: BGI-01305
Beschrijving
Two images on one sheet. This plate shows the Roman Catholic ceremony of Ash Wednesday and the receiving of the blessed bread. This print originates from 'Naaukeurige beschryving der godtsdienst-plichten, kerk-zeden en gewoontens van alle volkeren der waereldt.', a Dutch edition or its French edition 'Ceremonies et costumes Religieuses...' , by A. Moubach, 1727-1738 (French edition 1721-1725). An English edition called 'Ceremonies and religious Rites of the various nations of the known world....', appeared in 1733. It was the most elaborate history of world religion published up to that time. The plates in this work were adapted by B. Picart and others from various sources including de Bry.
Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1724
Overall size: 28.2 x 45.4 cm.