Antique Print - Theodor de Bry - Generation Congo - Idol - "Burning the Devil"
Antique Print - Theodor de Bry - Generation Congo - Idol - "Burning the Devil"
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"Burning the Devil". The Congolese king and his men burn effigies and idols of devils in the central square. Rare engraving from the second German edition of 1609 published in Frankfurt: Durch Matthias Becker by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). "Regnum Congo, hoc est, Warhaffte und Eigentliche Beschreibung dess Königreichs Congo in Africa…".
DETAILS:
Size: 11” x 7” inches / 29 cm x 19 cm
Technique: Engraving
Date: 1598
Artist: Theodor de Bry
Place: Frankfurt, Germany
*Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
CONDITION:
Very good condition.
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"Burning the Devil". The Congolese king and his men burn effigies and idols of devils in the central square. Rare engraving from the second German edition of 1609 published in Frankfurt: Durch Matthias Becker by Theodor de Bry (1528-1598). "Regnum Congo, hoc est, Warhaffte und Eigentliche Beschreibung dess Königreichs Congo in Africa…".
DETAILS:
Size: 11” x 7” inches / 29 cm x 19 cm
Technique: Engraving
Date: 1598
Artist: Theodor de Bry
Place: Frankfurt, Germany
*Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
CONDITION:
Very good condition.