Costumes de Différents Pays, Ancien Prêtre Peruvien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse

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Costumes de Différents Pays, Ancien Prêtre Peruvien, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse

Costumes de Differents Pays, Ancien Pretre Peruvien, c1797

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1790s Altar Anthropology Belief Cape Costumes De Differents Pays Ethnography Ethnology Grasset De Saint Sauveur Jacques Hand Tinted Engraving On Paper Incense Incense Burner Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur L F Labrousse Labrousse Labrousse Lf Lf Labrousse Local People Offering Peru Peru South America Peruvian Priest Saint Sauveur Jacques Grasset De South American Worship Worshipping Hand Tinted

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Ancien Prêtre Peruvien" (Ancient Peruvian Priest), a captivating full-length engraving from the "Costumes de Differents Pays" (Costumes of Different Countries) series, created by Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur and LF Labrousse around 1797. This evocative image transports us to the heart of ancient Peru during the 18th century. The solitary figure of a Peruvian priest, dressed in traditional attire, stands before an altar adorned with offerings and an incense burner. The priest, clad in a vibrant, hand-tinted costume, dons a long, flowing cape, intricately patterned tunic, and a broad-brimmed hat. His hands are raised, as if in the act of blessing or offering. The rich colors and intricate details of the costume, along with the interior setting, suggest a deep connection to the land and its beliefs. The ethnographic significance of this engraving lies in its documentation of the traditional dress and customs of the indigenous peoples of South America. The "Costumes de Differents Pays" series, published in France, aimed to showcase the diverse clothing styles and traditions from various parts of the world. This particular image offers a unique glimpse into the religious practices and cultural heritage of ancient Peru. The meticulously hand-colored and hand-tinted engraving on paper, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), serves as an invaluable historical record and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Peruvian people. The image invites us to reflect on the intricacies of human belief systems and the enduring power of tradition.

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