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.

53 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
Order: Price, high to lowPrice, low to highOldest firstNewest first
Print with Religious Items from Borneo 'Indonesia' by Temminck, circa 1840

Rites of the World · MDCCCXL

Print with Religious Items from Borneo 'Indonesia' by Temminck, circa 1840

1840 · 31 × 45 cm£380

Set of 3Chinese Costume and Ritual Scenes, Set of Three Ferrario Engravings, Italy 1815

Rites of the World · MDCCCXV

Chinese Costume and Ritual Scenes, Set of Three Ferrario Engravings, Italy 1815

1815 · 24.4 × 35.4 cm£315

Chinese Ceremonial Processions, Hand-Colored Engravings from Ferrario, 1815

Rites of the World · MDCCCXV

Chinese Ceremonial Processions, Hand-Colored Engravings from Ferrario, 1815

1815 · 35.4 × 25.4 cm£315

Orientalist India Engraving, Muslim at Prayer, Daniell & Cochran c.1836

Rites of the World · MDCCCXXXVI

Orientalist India Engraving, Muslim at Prayer, Daniell & Cochran c.1836

1836 · 20 × 28.3 cm£310

Ceremonial Practices and Rituals of Indigenous Australians in New Holland, 1836

Rites of the World · MDCCCXXXVI

Ceremonial Practices and Rituals of Indigenous Australians in New Holland, 1836

1836 · 25.2 × 34.2 cm£290

Florentine Grace, Jewish Scholar & Renaissance Notary in Costume, Print of 1845

Rites of the World · MDCCCXLV

Florentine Grace, Jewish Scholar & Renaissance Notary in Costume, Print of 1845

1845 · 22.3 × 30.3 cm£280

Chinese Religious Figures and Temple Statues, Ferrario Costume Series, 1815

Rites of the World · MDCCCXV

Chinese Religious Figures and Temple Statues, Ferrario Costume Series, 1815

1815 · 35.2 × 25.2 cm£265

Antique Print of Hindu Gods by Ferrario '1831'

Rites of the World · MDCCCXXXI

Antique Print of Hindu Gods by Ferrario '1831'

1831 · 23.5 × 34 cm£255

Traditional Hindu Funeral: Cremation of a Brahmin (1827)

Rites of the World · MDCCCXXVII

Traditional Hindu Funeral: Cremation of a Brahmin (1827)

1827 · 43 × 28.7 cm£245

Historical Depiction of a Widow's Sacrifice on a Funeral Fire in India, 1827

Rites of the World · MDCCCXXVII

Historical Depiction of a Widow's Sacrifice on a Funeral Fire in India, 1827

1827 · 43 × 28.7 cm£245

Hindu Hook-Swinging Ceremony in Honor of Mariamman, Engraving, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Hook-Swinging Ceremony in Honor of Mariamman, Engraving, 1806

1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm£245

Hindu Fire-Walking Ceremony in Honor of Dharma Raja, Engraving, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Fire-Walking Ceremony in Honor of Dharma Raja, Engraving, 1806

1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm£245

Chinese Funeral Procession with Palanquin, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Chinese Funeral Procession with Palanquin, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806

1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm£245

Ritual Dance: Expressions of Cultural Heritage in an African Ceremony, 1827

Rites of the World · MDCCCXXVII

Ritual Dance: Expressions of Cultural Heritage in an African Ceremony, 1827

1827 · 23 × 34 cm£230

Hindu Festival Procession with Vishnu Cart, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Festival Procession with Vishnu Cart, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806

1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm£230

Antique Print of a Funeral Ritual by Cook, 1803

Rites of the World · MDCCCIII

Antique Print of a Funeral Ritual by Cook, 1803

1803 · 41 × 28 cm£220

Striking 1806 Ravana Demon King Antique Print, Hindu Ramayana Engraving

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Striking 1806 Ravana Demon King Antique Print, Hindu Ramayana Engraving

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£220

Nagasaki Japan Procession, Antique Engraving, 1812

Rites of the World · MDCCCXII

Nagasaki Japan Procession, Antique Engraving, 1812

1812 · 35.8 × 27.2 cm£210

Nicely Antique Hand-Coloured Print of a Jewish Lady from Algiers, ca.1845

Rites of the World · MDCCCXLV

Nicely Antique Hand-Coloured Print of a Jewish Lady from Algiers, ca.1845

1845 · 17.5 × 27.5 cm£205

Indigenous Rituals and Ceremonies of New Holland, Published iin 1836

Rites of the World · MDCCCXXXVI

Indigenous Rituals and Ceremonies of New Holland, Published iin 1836

1836 · 34.2 × 25.2 cm£205

Shaivite Brahmin Reading Scriptures, Sonnerat Engraving, India, Paris 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Shaivite Brahmin Reading Scriptures, Sonnerat Engraving, India, Paris 1806

1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm£205

Hindu Funeral Ceremony, Vaishnavite Rites, Sonnerat Engraving, Paris 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Funeral Ceremony, Vaishnavite Rites, Sonnerat Engraving, Paris 1806

1806 · 40 × 28.5 cm£205

1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Divine Majesty in Hindu Iconography

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Divine Majesty in Hindu Iconography

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£205

1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£205

Hindu Ascetics and Priest, Saniassi, Pandaron, and Carepatré, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Ascetics and Priest, Saniassi, Pandaron, and Carepatré, 1806

1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm£205

Rare 1806 Krishna Vishnu Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving Collectible

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Rare 1806 Krishna Vishnu Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving Collectible

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£195

Unique 1806 Buddha Vishnu Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving Collectible

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Unique 1806 Buddha Vishnu Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving Collectible

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£195

Rare 1806 Engraving: Parasati's Fiery Divinity in Hindu Mythology

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Rare 1806 Engraving: Parasati's Fiery Divinity in Hindu Mythology

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£195

Antique Print of a Burman Buddha by Symes, 1800

Rites of the World · MDCCC

Antique Print of a Burman Buddha by Symes, 1800

1800 · 24 × 33 cm£185

1806 Engraving: Parachiven's Fierce Divinity in Hindu Mythology

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

1806 Engraving: Parachiven's Fierce Divinity in Hindu Mythology

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£185

1806 Engraving: Chiven as Ardhanarishvara, Divine Union in Hindu Mythology

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

1806 Engraving: Chiven as Ardhanarishvara, Divine Union in Hindu Mythology

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£185

Hindu Temple Musicians, Tadin and Chief of the Tadins, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Temple Musicians, Tadin and Chief of the Tadins, 1806

1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm£185

Hindu Sacred Musicians, Satadéven and Vaïche Navin, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Sacred Musicians, Satadéven and Vaïche Navin, 1806

1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm£185

Hindu Priestly Assembly, Poutchari of Maarraami, Engraving, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Priestly Assembly, Poutchari of Maarraami, Engraving, 1806

1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm£185

Antique Print of the Clothing of an Old Testament Priest by Ferrario, '1831'

Rites of the World · MDCCCXXXI

Antique Print of the Clothing of an Old Testament Priest by Ferrario, '1831'

1831 · 23.5 × 34 cm£170

Hindu Women Celebrating Pongal Festival, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Women Celebrating Pongal Festival, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806

1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm£170

Hindu Couple with Ritual Implements, Poutchari of Darma Raja, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Hindu Couple with Ritual Implements, Poutchari of Darma Raja, 1806

1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm£170

Indian Penitent with Ritual Implements, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Indian Penitent with Ritual Implements, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806

1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm£170

Unique 1806 Mudevi Goddess of Discord Antique Print, Hindu Engraving

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Unique 1806 Mudevi Goddess of Discord Antique Print, Hindu Engraving

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£160

Historic 1806 Varaha Vishnu Boar Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Historic 1806 Varaha Vishnu Boar Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£160

Striking 1806 Narasimha Vishnu Lion-Man Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Striking 1806 Narasimha Vishnu Lion-Man Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£160

Unique 1806 Vamana Vishnu Dwarf Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Unique 1806 Vamana Vishnu Dwarf Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£160

1806 Engraving: Vaivert, Fierce Form of Shiva in Hindu Mythology

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

1806 Engraving: Vaivert, Fierce Form of Shiva in Hindu Mythology

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£160

Rare Engraving of Hindu Deity Virapatrin, Antique Print Published in 1806

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Rare Engraving of Hindu Deity Virapatrin, Antique Print Published in 1806

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£160

Exquisite 1806 Shiva and Vishnu Harihara Print, Hindu Art Treasure

Rites of the World · MDCCCVI

Exquisite 1806 Shiva and Vishnu Harihara Print, Hindu Art Treasure

1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm£155

Burmese Monk in His Religious Robe, Antique Costume Print, circa 1800

Rites of the World · MDCCC

Burmese Monk in His Religious Robe, Antique Costume Print, circa 1800

1800 · 12 × 21 cm£155

Antique Print of the Great Buddha Statue 'Bodh Gaya' by Symes '1800'

Rites of the World · MDCCC

Antique Print of the Great Buddha Statue 'Bodh Gaya' by Symes '1800'

1800 · 24 × 33 cm£125

Antique Print of Buddha's Footprint by Symes (1800)

Rites of the World · MDCCC

Antique Print of Buddha's Footprint by Symes (1800)

1800 · 33 × 24 cm£125