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.
45 prints
Rites of the World · MDCCXXIII
Antique Engraving of Brahma, the Hindu Creator God, 1723
1723 · 24.5 × 39.5 cm€440
Rites of the World · MDCCCXXXI
Antique Print of Hindu Gods by Ferrario '1831'
1831 · 23.5 × 34 cm€300
Rites of the World · MDCCCXXVII
Traditional Hindu Funeral: Cremation of a Brahmin (1827)
1827 · 43 × 28.7 cm€290
Rites of the World · MDCCCXXVII
Historical Depiction of a Widow's Sacrifice on a Funeral Fire in India, 1827
1827 · 43 × 28.7 cm€290
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Hook-Swinging Ceremony in Honor of Mariamman, Engraving, 1806
1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm€290
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Fire-Walking Ceremony in Honor of Dharma Raja, Engraving, 1806
1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm€290
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Festival Procession with Vishnu Cart, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806
1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm€270
Rites of the World · MDCCXXVII
Religious Antique Print of The Ten Divine Transformation, 1727
1727 · 42.5 × 24.8 cm€260
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Striking 1806 Ravana Demon King Antique Print, Hindu Ramayana Engraving
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€260
Rites of the World · MDCLXXII
Antique Print of the Hindu God Vishnu Incarnated as Krishna, 1672
1672 · 19.3 × 30 cm€240
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Shaivite Brahmin Reading Scriptures, Sonnerat Engraving, India, Paris 1806
1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm€240
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Funeral Ceremony, Vaishnavite Rites, Sonnerat Engraving, Paris 1806
1806 · 40 × 28.5 cm€240
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
1806 Engraving: Vishnu's Divine Majesty in Hindu Iconography
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€240
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
1806 Engraving: Ganesha as Pollear, Wisdom Deity in Hindu Mythology
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€240
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Ascetics and Priest, Saniassi, Pandaron, and Carepatré, 1806
1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm€240
Rites of the World · MDCI
Early Depiction of Sati Ritual, Widow Burning on Pyre, Dutch Engraving c.1601
1601 · 18.2 × 24 cm€240
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Rare 1806 Krishna Vishnu Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving Collectible
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€230
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Unique 1806 Buddha Vishnu Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving Collectible
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€230
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Rare 1806 Engraving: Parasati's Fiery Divinity in Hindu Mythology
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€230
Rites of the World
Ascetic Practices of Brahmins in India: Rituals of Penance & Spiritual Authority
Date not stated · 25.5 × 42 cm€220
Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV
Birth and Naming Rituals of the Banians, Rare 1734 Indian Custom Engraving
1734 · 26 × 42 cm€220
Rites of the World · MDCCXXXIV
Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim, Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving, 1734
1734 · 26 × 42 cm€220
Rites of the World
Procession of Ganga and Festival of Huly, Antique 18th Century India Engraving
Date not stated · 26 × 42 cm€220
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
1806 Engraving: Parachiven's Fierce Divinity in Hindu Mythology
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€220
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
1806 Engraving: Chiven as Ardhanarishvara, Divine Union in Hindu Mythology
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€220
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Temple Musicians, Tadin and Chief of the Tadins, 1806
1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm€220
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Sacred Musicians, Satadéven and Vaïche Navin, 1806
1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm€220
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Priestly Assembly, Poutchari of Maarraami, Engraving, 1806
1806 · 39 × 28.5 cm€220
Rites of the World · MDCCCLIII
Antique Print of a Hindu Ritual by D'Urville, '1853'
1853 · 26 × 17 cm€200
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Women Celebrating Pongal Festival, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806
1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm€200
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Hindu Couple with Ritual Implements, Poutchari of Darma Raja, 1806
1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm€200
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Indian Penitent with Ritual Implements, Engraving after Sonnerat, 1806
1806 · 21 × 28.5 cm€200
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Unique 1806 Mudevi Goddess of Discord Antique Print, Hindu Engraving
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€190
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Historic 1806 Varaha Vishnu Boar Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€190
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Striking 1806 Narasimha Vishnu Lion-Man Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€190
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Unique 1806 Vamana Vishnu Dwarf Avatar Antique Print, Hindu Engraving
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€190
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
1806 Engraving: Vaivert, Fierce Form of Shiva in Hindu Mythology
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€190
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Rare Engraving of Hindu Deity Virapatrin, Antique Print Published in 1806
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€190
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Exquisite 1806 Shiva and Vishnu Harihara Print, Hindu Art Treasure
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€180
Rites of the World · MDCCXXIII
Antique 'Proof' Print of of Brahma, the Hindu Creator God, ca.1723
1723 · 17 × 25.5 cm€160
Rites of the World · MDCCXXII
Antique Print of the Hindu God Vishnu by Picart, 1722
1722 · 25 × 39.5 cm€145
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Historic 1806 Shiva and Vishnu Harihara Antique Print, Hindu Deity Engraving
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€140
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
Rare 1806 Trimurti Trinity Antique Print, Hindu Deity Engraving Collectible
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€130
Rites of the World · MDCCCVI
1806 Engraving: Sacred Lingam, Symbol of Shiva in Hindu Worship
1806 · 21.5 × 28.5 cm€130
Rites of the World · MDCCXC
Antique Print of a Pilgrim Carrying Water from the Ganges by Poisson 'c.1790'
1790 · 20.5 × 28.5 cm€100