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Guagong as the First Emperor of China
workshop of Bernard Picart, 1726
A defining trait of the Enlightenment is the urge to classify and systematize knowledge. This print is part of an encyclopedia detailing world religions. The illustrations feature the gods Guagong and Guanyin, here portrayed as emperors and colossal idols. There are also motifs that evoke Christianity, including the Madonna and Child.
- Artwork typeprint, boekillustratie
- Object numberRP-P-1911-3229
- Dimensionsheight 334 mm x width 222 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en gravure