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Sun Worship Rituals of the Floridians Depicted in Sacrificial Ceremonies, 1734
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Title:
Sun Worship Rituals of the Floridians Depicted in Sacrificial and Offering Ceremonies
Description:
This dramatic 18th-century copperplate engraving presents two related ritual scenes of Indigenous Floridian peoples worshipping the sun, taken from Bernard Picart’s monumental series *Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses de tous les Peuples du Monde*, published in 1723. These illustrations reflect European interpretations of Native American cosmology and ceremonial life as observed—or imagined—by early explorers and missionaries.
The upper scene is titled *Sacrifice que les Floridiens font au Soleil, de leurs Premiers nés* (Sacrifice made by the Floridians to the Sun, of their first-born). It portrays a solemn, choreographed ritual where men and women, adorned in grass skirts and ritual attire, dance and gesture reverently around a central stone platform. In the foreground, a figure prepares a small child—symbolically interpreted as a firstborn—for a sacrificial offering. Armed guards and community members observe, while the sun’s rays break through the clouds behind them, casting a sacred light over the proceedings. This depiction is more allegorical than literal, meant to convey the perceived spiritual fervor and intense sun worship practices among the Native peoples.
The lower scene, *Ofrande que les Floridiens font d’un Cerf au Soleil* (Offering of a Deer to the Sun by the Floridians), shows a separate ceremony where a deer has been hoisted to the top of a tree, its antlers draped and body secured as an offering. Around the tree, the people kneel or stretch their arms skyward in communal prayer or veneration of the sun. Rays of light from the rising or setting sun flood the scene, reinforcing the spiritual symbolism. The deer likely represents a prized sacrificial gift to ensure favor from the sun deity, reflecting the importance of nature and celestial powers in Indigenous spiritual systems.
These images are not strictly documentary but serve as part of an Enlightenment-era ethnographic project, often blending observation with exotic imagination. They encapsulate early European curiosity about non-Christian rites and provide lasting visual records—however flawed—of how such cultures were interpreted through a European lens.
Condition: Very good. Plate marks are strong and clear. Slight age toning to the outer margins and minor edge wear, including a small nick to the upper right edge, not affecting the printed area. The laid paper remains clean, with fine, sharp detail.
Framing tip: To highlight the engraving’s historical and visual depth, consider a dark wood frame with a warm off-white or parchment-colored mat. Museum glass with UV protection is recommended to preserve the subtle linework and prevent further aging.
- Dimensions:Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1730-1739
- Date of Manufacture:1734
- Condition:Condition: Very good. Plate marks are strong and clear. Slight age toning to the outer margins and minor edge wear, including a small nick to the upper right edge, not affecting the printed area. The laid paper remains clean, with fine, sharp detail.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13806-721stDibs: LU3054345049042
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