Persian funeral rites, Bernard Picart (workshop of), after Bernard Picart, 1727, Sheet with two representations of Persian funeral rites. Top: A dog is tied around the body of a dying man to receive his soul. Below: The corpse lies on a bier, prey to birds. A dog is lured to the dead man. It is an auspicious omen when the dog eats the piece of bread that has been put into the mouth of the deceased. Below the representations a caption in French., print maker: Bernard Picart, (workshop of), intermediary draughtsman: Bernard Picart, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1727, paper, etching, engraving, h 338 mm × w 228 mm
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