1729 [B. Picart], Idols of Siam (Thailand), Temple of Barkalam, double folio

"Le Temple de Barkalam a Siam La lettre A. marque L' Edifice qui est proprement le Temple de Barkalam B. est une autre Pagode."

Shows Buddha surrounded by idols, other idols of Siam (Thailand), the Temple of Barkalam in Siam with several Pagodas

B. Picart

Fine double folio copper engravings published in the original French series:

The Ceremonies and Religious Customs of the Various Nations of the Known World

Published 1729.

40 x 46 cm

The plates in this work were adapted by B. Picart and others from various sources including de Bry.

Bernard Picart or Picard (1673-1733), was a French draughtsman, engraver and book illustrator in Amsterdam, who showed an interest in cultural and religious habits.