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Rites of the World
Antique Print of the Hindu God Vishnu by Picart, 1722
Anno Domini MDCCXXII1722
€145
$165 · £125
Original print, not a reproduction
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- Date
- 1722
- Sheet size
- 15.6 × 9.8 in (39.5 × 25 cm)
- Condition
- Good
- Faith
- Hinduism
- Collection
- Rites of the World
- Era
- 1700 to 1799, Mortier, Picart and the illustrated Bible
- Stock no.
- f_27826742
Antique print titled 'Ixora sous le nom de Mahadeu'. Old print of the last two incarnations (avatars) of the Hindu god Vishnu. According to the Bhagavad Gita, each of Vishnu’s ten avatars saved the world. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et costumes Religieuses (..)' by A. Moubach.
Artists and Engravers: Bernard Picart (1673-1733), a French painter and engraver.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1722
Overall size: 25 x 39.5 cm.
Image size: 21 x 31 cm.
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