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Tragic Rites of Widowhood: Sati and Burial Customs in India, 1727

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Tragic Rites of Widowhood: Sati and Burial Customs in India This engraving from Bernard Picart depicts two dramatic and somber rituals associated with widowhood in India: 1. Top Panel: The scene illustrates the practice of Sati, where widows throw themselves into the fire at their husband's funeral pyre. The engraving captures the intense emotion and chaos of the moment, with several figures in various states of distress and mourning. A woman, the central figure, is depicted moving toward the flames, guided and supported by others, as a crowd watches in the background. 2. Bottom Panel: This image shows the burial practice where a widow is buried alive with her deceased husband. The depiction is equally powerful, showing the widow being placed into the grave alongside her husband’s body. Onlookers and other participants are present, some of whom are in states of mourning, while others prepare the grave. Context and Significance: The work is part of a larger series titled "Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses" by Bernard Picart, which explores the religious rites, ceremonies, and customs of various peoples around the world. This series was one of the most comprehensive studies of world religions and their practices available at the time, offering European audiences an extensive view of global cultural diversity. These particular engravings were intended to document and provide insight into the solemn and severe rites associated with death and widowhood in India, reflecting both the fascination and the ethnocentric biases of early 18th-century European perspectives on non-Western cultures. Technical and Historical Information: - Artist/Engraver: Bernard Picart, a renowned French artist known for his detailed and expressive engravings. - Date: The images were originally published as part of works that appeared between 1721 and 1738. - Medium: Copperplate engraving on vellin-type paper. These prints, through their detailed and dynamic composition, serve as a historical record of the cultural practices of the time and reflect the intense human emotions associated with these rites.

Dimensions:
Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Period:
1720-1729
Date of Manufacture:
1721
Condition:
Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning, the brown hue especially around the borders, and minor defects from handling. Some brown spots but mostly outside the image.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13806-211stDibs: LU3054341206682

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