Antique Print-GITCHE MANITOU-NATIVE AMERICAN-SACRIFICE-CANADA-Picart-1723

Engraving on hand laid paper. on paper.

Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 25 x 40.1 cm. The image size is ca. 20.7 x 32.3 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 9.8 x 15.8 inch. The image size is ca. 8.1 x 12.7 inch.

Antique print, titled: ‘Le grand Sacrifice des Canadiens a Quitchi-Manitou ou le grand esprit.’ – This plate shows an ethnic scene of native American dancing around a bonfire. As the title suggests this is an offering to the Great Spirit, Gitche Manitou. This scarse original old antique print / plate 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 coutumes 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.Artists and Engravers: Made by ‘Bernard Picart’ after an anonymous artist. The author of this work is A. Moubach. The most important engraver of this work is Bernard Picart (1673-1733). He was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris.He was born in Paris and died in Amsterdam. Other engravers worked on this work as well.

Condition: Excellent, given age. Small foxing spots in the margin, not affecting image. Left margin uneven (from binding). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

Keywords: ANTIQUE PRINT-GITCHE MANITOU-NATIVE AMERICAN-SACRIFICE-CANADA-PICART

(PCO) A180-05