Antique Sacred Prints
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Chapel V of V

Rites of the World

How European engravers pictured the religions of the world: Bernard Picart's Religious Ceremonies of the 1720s, the Hindu gods of Sonnerat's Voyage of 1806, Ferrario's costume atlas, and the rites of Mexico, Japan, China and the Caribbean.

60 prints

By faithChristianity 23Judaism 8Islam 13Hinduism 45Buddhism and East Asian faiths 32Indigenous Americas 20
By dateBefore 1700 51700 to 1799 601800 to 1849 531850 and after 17
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Antique Print of a Funeral Procession of the Kings of Vietnam or Tonkin, 1725

Rites of the World · MDCCXXV

Antique Print of a Funeral Procession of the Kings of Vietnam or Tonkin, 1725

1725 · 46.7 × 39.5 cm£635

The Communion of the Lutherans in the Minorite Church in Augsburg, Germany, 1730

Rites of the World · MDCCXXX

The Communion of the Lutherans in the Minorite Church in Augsburg, Germany, 1730

1730 · 50.5 × 39.5 cm£460

Print of Mourning of Greek Widows in Rama and Baptism in The River Jordan, 1730

Rites of the World · MDCCXXX

Print of Mourning of Greek Widows in Rama and Baptism in The River Jordan, 1730

1730 · 48 × 38.5 cm£415

Prophet Muhammad (Mahomet), 18th Century Paris Engraving by Daumont, c.1770

Rites of the World · MDCCLXX

Prophet Muhammad (Mahomet), 18th Century Paris Engraving by Daumont, c.1770

1770 · 21.4 × 26.7 cm£390

Antique Print of Japanese Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies by B. Picart, c.1730

Rites of the World · MDCCXXX

Antique Print of Japanese Wedding and Funeral Ceremonies by B. Picart, c.1730

1730 · 49 × 40 cm£380

Antique Engraving of Brahma, the Hindu Creator God, 1723

Rites of the World · MDCCXXIII

Antique Engraving of Brahma, the Hindu Creator God, 1723

1723 · 24.5 × 39.5 cm£375

Religious Antique Engravings of Confucius and Buddha Amida in Japan, ca.1782

Rites of the World · MDCCLXXXII

Religious Antique Engravings of Confucius and Buddha Amida in Japan, ca.1782

1782 · 37 × 26.5 cm£340

Print of a Mufti or Sunni Islamic Scholar, an Interpreter of Islamic Law, c.1725

Rites of the World · MDCCXXV

Print of a Mufti or Sunni Islamic Scholar, an Interpreter of Islamic Law, c.1725

1725 · 24.5 × 39.5 cm£330

Pre-Battle Rituals: The King of Florida and His Magician, ca.1780

Rites of the World · MDCCLXXX

Pre-Battle Rituals: The King of Florida and His Magician, ca.1780

1780 · 39 × 23 cm£330

Mid-18th Century Engraving Depicting The Baptism of Russians, 1735

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXV

Mid-18th Century Engraving Depicting The Baptism of Russians, 1735

1735 · 26 × 21.5 cm£305

Saturiova: The Warrior King of Florida Performing a Ritual Sacrifice, c.1790

Rites of the World · MDCCXC

Saturiova: The Warrior King of Florida Performing a Ritual Sacrifice, c.1790

1790 · 26.5 × 38 cm£305

Marriage, Baptism, and Other Customs of the Sami People in Lapland, 1726

Rites of the World · MDCCXXVI

Marriage, Baptism, and Other Customs of the Sami People in Lapland, 1726

1726 · 25 × 42 cm£280

Carib Priests Instilling Courage: A Ritual Dance of the Caribbean, 1722

Rites of the World · MDCCXXII

Carib Priests Instilling Courage: A Ritual Dance of the Caribbean, 1722

1722 · 26 × 40 cm£270

Antique Print of the Funeral at Constantinople by B. Picart, 1729

Rites of the World · MDCCXXIX

Antique Print of the Funeral at Constantinople by B. Picart, 1729

1729 · 50 × 39.5 cm£245

Old Religion Print Showing Six Roman Catholic Habits, Rituals & Ceremonies, 1723

Rites of the World · MDCCXXIII

Old Religion Print Showing Six Roman Catholic Habits, Rituals & Ceremonies, 1723

1723 · 28.5 × 45 cm£245

Antique Print of the Baptism of Christians by Bernaerts, 1736

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXVI

Antique Print of the Baptism of Christians by Bernaerts, 1736

1736 · 51.5 × 40 cm£240

Antique Engraving of Greek Religious Ceremonies, ca.1730

Rites of the World · MDCCXXX

Antique Engraving of Greek Religious Ceremonies, ca.1730

1730 · 24.2 × 37.8 cm£240

Religious Ceremony of the Inhabitants of the Island of Hispaniola, 1734

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Religious Ceremony of the Inhabitants of the Island of Hispaniola, 1734

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£240

Funeral Ceremonies of the Orinoco and Brazilian Indigenous Peoples, 1734

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Funeral Ceremonies of the Orinoco and Brazilian Indigenous Peoples, 1734

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£240

Solemn High Mass Celebration, Bernard Picart, 1725, Engraving

Rites of the World · MDCCXXV

Solemn High Mass Celebration, Bernard Picart, 1725, Engraving

1725 · 53 × 41 cm£230

Religious Antique Print of The Ten Divine Transformation, 1727

Rites of the World · MDCCXXVII

Religious Antique Print of The Ten Divine Transformation, 1727

1727 · 42.5 × 24.8 cm£220

Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747

Rites of the World · MDCCXLVII

Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747

1747 · 20 × 27 cm£220

Buddhist Talapoins next to Pagodas and Parasols given by the King of Siam, c1730

Rites of the World · MDCCXXX

Buddhist Talapoins next to Pagodas and Parasols given by the King of Siam, c1730

1730 · 23.5 × 37 cm£220

Holy Week and Candlemas Rites, 1734 Engraving of Catholic Liturgical Scenes

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Holy Week and Candlemas Rites, 1734 Engraving of Catholic Liturgical Scenes

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£220

Quetzalcoatl Worship and Hunting Deity, Rare 1734 Engraving of Aztec Rituals

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Quetzalcoatl Worship and Hunting Deity, Rare 1734 Engraving of Aztec Rituals

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£220

Antique Print of Religious Ceremonies by Picart, 1727

Rites of the World · MDCCXXVII

Antique Print of Religious Ceremonies by Picart, 1727

1727 · 50 × 39.5 cm£210

Antique Print of the Jewish Feast or Commemoration of the Passover, 1725

Rites of the World · MDCCXXV

Antique Print of the Jewish Feast or Commemoration of the Passover, 1725

1725 · 24 × 39.5 cm£210

Antique Print of Statues of Buddha and Siamese Deities by A. van der Laan, 1739

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIX

Antique Print of Statues of Buddha and Siamese Deities by A. van der Laan, 1739

1739 · 22.8 × 19.5 cm£210

Old Print Depicting the Buddhist Festival of Souls 'Obon', 1758

Rites of the World · MDCCLVIII

Old Print Depicting the Buddhist Festival of Souls 'Obon', 1758

1758 · 20.5 × 27 cm£205

Old Engraving Depicting the Buddhist Festival of Souls 'Obon' in Japan, 1758

Rites of the World · MDCCLVIII

Old Engraving Depicting the Buddhist Festival of Souls 'Obon' in Japan, 1758

1758 · 20 × 27 cm£205

Antique Religion Print of Six Roman Catholic Habits, Rituals, Ceremonies, 1723

Rites of the World · MDCCXXIII

Antique Religion Print of Six Roman Catholic Habits, Rituals, Ceremonies, 1723

1723 · 28 × 45 cm£205

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Rites, Old 1734 Catholic Engraving of Holy Week

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Rites, Old 1734 Catholic Engraving of Holy Week

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£205

Ottoman Rituals and Dancers, 1734 Engraving of Turkish Love, Ceremony and Dance

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Ottoman Rituals and Dancers, 1734 Engraving of Turkish Love, Ceremony and Dance

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£205

Mexican Gods and Priests, 1734 Engraving of Aztec Deities and Religious Ritual

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Mexican Gods and Priests, 1734 Engraving of Aztec Deities and Religious Ritual

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£205

Funeral Rites and Burial of Inca Nobles, 1734 Engraving of Old Peruvian Customa

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Funeral Rites and Burial of Inca Nobles, 1734 Engraving of Old Peruvian Customa

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£205

Mexican Penitence and Human Sacrifice, 1734 Engraving of Aztec Religious Rites

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Mexican Penitence and Human Sacrifice, 1734 Engraving of Aztec Religious Rites

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£205

Marriage and Infant Rituals among the Mexicans, Engraving from 1734

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Marriage and Infant Rituals among the Mexicans, Engraving from 1734

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£205

Antique Print of Jewish Ceremonies by A. Calmet, 1727

Rites of the World · MDCCXXVII

Antique Print of Jewish Ceremonies by A. Calmet, 1727

1727 · 23.5 × 40 cm£185

Birth and Naming Rituals of the Banians, Rare 1734 Indian Custom Engraving

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Birth and Naming Rituals of the Banians, Rare 1734 Indian Custom Engraving

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£185

Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim, Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim, Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£185

Hawaii Religious Site & Village Engravings, Owhyhee, Cook Voyage, c.1790

Rites of the World · MDCCXC

Hawaii Religious Site & Village Engravings, Owhyhee, Cook Voyage, c.1790

1790 · 22.8 × 33.5 cm£185

Baptism Ceremony of Rijnsburg Collegiants, Germany, Engraved for Portlock, 1790

Rites of the World · MDCCXC

Baptism Ceremony of Rijnsburg Collegiants, Germany, Engraved for Portlock, 1790

1790 · 39 × 23 cm£170

Healing and Funeral Rituals of the Paria Natives, imagined in 1734

Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV

Healing and Funeral Rituals of the Paria Natives, imagined in 1734

1734 · 26 × 42 cm£160

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral, 1749

Rites of the World · MDCCXLIX

Antique Print of a Chinese Funeral, 1749

1749 · 31.5 × 23 cm£155

Antique Print of Tongzhou in China and a Pilgrimage for a Fertile Year, 1746

Rites of the World · MDCCXLVI

Antique Print of Tongzhou in China and a Pilgrimage for a Fertile Year, 1746

1746 · 18 × 25.5 cm£155

Old Engraving of Mexican Festivities and Rituals in the Age of Discovery, 1794

Rites of the World · MDCCXCIV

Old Engraving of Mexican Festivities and Rituals in the Age of Discovery, 1794

1794 · 23.5 × 22.5 cm£155

Antique Print of Two Religious Ceremonies by B. Picart, 1724

Rites of the World · MDCCXXIV

Antique Print of Two Religious Ceremonies by B. Picart, 1724

1724 · 27.6 × 45.5 cm£140

Antique 'Proof' Print of of Brahma, the Hindu Creator God, ca.1723

Rites of the World · MDCCXXIII

Antique 'Proof' Print of of Brahma, the Hindu Creator God, ca.1723

1723 · 17 × 25.5 cm£135