Two engravings from the book Ceremonies and Religious Customs of the Peoples of the World – Bernard Picart. Both are hand-painted from the time of printing, 17th century.
* La pénitence des juifs allemands dans leur synagogue – Ashkenazic Jews’ penance in the synagogue – Jews are seen in the engraving in the midst of beatings, according to the custom to receive beatings on Yom Kippur Eve for atonement of sins. 22×33 cm. Placed in magnificent passe-partout: 49×68 cm. Very fine condition.
* La Paque Judaique – The Jewish Passover. A group appointed to a Passover sacrifice. The ‘destroying angel’ of the plague of the firstborn is seen through the window at left. 20×30 cm. Placed in magnificent passe-partout 49×68 cm. Very fine condition.