1723 Pieter Tanjé, A procession order of flagellants, religion, christianity

Pieter Tanjé (1706 Bolsward - 1761 Amsterdam)

Procession des Disciplinans

Fine large format engraving/etching on hand laid paper.

The image size is ca. 39.9 x 32.5 cm.

Depicts a procession of flaggelants followed by a bishop and a large group of priests. A church in the background, and a kneeling and praying audience.

Issued in: “Ceremonies et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde” by Bernard Picart, published by Jean Frederic Bernard. Amsterdam: 1723-1743.

Pieter Tanje (1706-1761) was an 18th century Dutch engraver from the Northern Netherlands.

Very good condition given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Left margin tighter but with full plate. order