Antique Print of Spanish Inquisitions in Madrid and Goa by B. Picart '1723'
€ 280
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1723
Mapmaker / artist
Bernard Picart (Artist)
Sheet size
45.5 × 28 cm (17.9 × 11.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BGI-01287
Condition
General age-related toning, please study image carefully.
About this sheet
Antique print with two religious images on one sheet. 1. Iugement de l'Inquisition dans la grande Place de Madrid, 2. La Procession de l'Inquistion, a Goa'. Antique print depicting Spanish inquisitions in Madrid and Goa. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et costumes Religieuses (..)'.
The antique print showcasing two religious images captures distinct scenes related to the Spanish Inquisition in Madrid and Goa. The first image, titled "Iugement de l'Inquisition dans la grande Place de Madrid," portrays the judgment of the Inquisition taking place in the grand square of Madrid. The second image, labeled "La Procession de l'Inquistion, a Goa'," illustrates a procession of the Inquisition occurring in Goa.
This print is part of a collection titled 'Ceremonies et costumes Religieuses (...),' depicting religious ceremonies and attire. The scenes depicted in the print offer glimpses into the practices and events associated with the Spanish Inquisition, highlighting its reach across different regions, from Madrid, Spain, to Goa, India.
The Spanish Inquisition, a period of religious persecution and trials overseen by the Catholic Church, extended its influence to various parts of the Spanish empire. These images serve as historical documentation, providing insights into the activities and ceremonies carried out by the Inquisition in different locales during the period in which they were created.