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Biblical Stories in Historical Prints

Illustrations of significant biblical events, presenting characters and scenes from scripture in intricate, historical engravings that depict storytelling.

Job receives gifts, 1563 print The brothers and sisters of Job, and the people who knew Job in the past come to him and they give him gifts. Guests offer gold rings and cattle. In the background, Job shares a meal with his guests. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving each of Job's brothers and friends offers him a gift
Job receives gifts, 1563 print The brothers and sisters of Job, and the people who knew Job in the past come to him and they give him gifts. Guests offer gold rings and cattle. In the background, Job shares a meal with his guests. Under the performance an explanatory text in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving each of Job's brothers and friends offers him a gift
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Temptation of Christ, 1643 print In the wilderness, Christ is requested by the devil. The devil, in the form of a woman with cones and point ears, offers him a stone and asks it to turn it into a bread. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 4: 1. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving story of the temptation of Christ in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13). 'command these stones to become loaves of bread' ~ temptation of Christ in the wilderness
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Chief of Kafarnaüm begs Christ for help, 1523 In Kafarnaüm, a Roman centurio BC kneels and asks him to cure his servant (or son). His students are behind Christ. In the background the sick person in his bed. Print is part of a book. Amsterdam paper In Kafarnaüm, a Roman centurio BC kneels and asks him to cure his servant (or son). His students are behind Christ. In the background the sick person in his bed. Print is part of a book. Amsterdam paper
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Satan sowing weeds between the grain, 1643 print While the landlord and his servants are sleeping, his enemy, the devil, comes to sow weeds between the sown grain. The devil has a boar head as a head. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 13:25. This print is part of an album. Amsterdam paper engraving while the sower and his servants slept, his enemy (the Devil) sowed tares among the wheat
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Lazarus and the rich man; Who despised Godts arms here, Namaels Syn Retalance is waiting; Spacious bible. There is a rich man with his family and guests at the table in an interior. Through the doorway on the right, the beggar Lazarus can be seen, whose swears are licked by a dog. Left from top to under three smaller performances with the death of Lazarus, his ascension and funeral. Right three smaller performances with the death of the rich man, the rich man in hell and his funeral. To the Bible story in Luc. 16: 19-25. Under the show four eight-pierced verses in Dutch, French and German.
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View of the Church of Husaby, the source of the English bishop Siegfried and the grave of Olaf II of Sweden, Willem Swidde, 1694 The print is part of an album. paper etching Husaby The print is part of an album. paper etching Husaby
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Donenchap van Noah and tower of Babel, c. 1550 print Noah's drunkenness and the construction of Tower of Babel. On the left Noah plans the vineyard, on the right he is drunk and undressed on the floor. Central mock the son Cham his father while the other sons Sem and Jafet are ready with a rug to cover their father's nakedness. In the background a landscape with the tower of Babel under construction. paper the mocking of Noah: Ham finds his father (partially) naked sleeping out of doors (or in his tent, or in the vineyard cottage); Ham calls his brothers. Noah plants a vineyard. the Tower of Babel
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Merit and service; Attributes of the soul; Attributi Dell'Anima. Two representations of personifications. Left: Merit (Meritum) as a man with beard with a scepter and a book. Right: service (servitus) as a woman with a yoke on her shoulders. Both shows with two Italian fresh rules in the sub-margin.
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Return of the Lord; Ghelijckenisse van d'wtghede talents; Parable of the talents; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Lord, seated in a carriage, returns home. Soldiers guide him and a boy with trumpet announces his arrival. Servants are waiting for him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25:19. This print is part of an album.
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Ancestors Ruben and Simeon, 1646 print On the left, ancestor Ruben, the eldest son of Jakob, in a landscape with a cow and a goat next to him. A jug in his left hand. On the right ancestor Simeon, the second son of Jakob, in armor in a landscape. Behind him are the corpses of Sichem and two of his men, who had killed Simeon together with Levi as revenge for the onteren of his sister Dina. Under the performances a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Gen. 49. This print is part of an album. paper engraving .
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145. Bible scene - Christ teaching; 146. Scene from the Old Testament; 147. Scene from the Old Testament; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);
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Copper engraving by Hans Collaert the Elder showing the biblical judges Elon, Abdon, Samson, and the prophet Samuel, created between 1579 and 1674, illustrating their attire and actions.
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July: Christ as the Good Shepherd, 1585 In the middle of the sign of the lion's zodiac. In the foreground Christ with a lamb on his shoulders; A herd of sheep behind him running to the stable. Farms and hilly landscape in the background. Under the performance four lines of Latin in two columns (John 10). The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving In the middle of the sign of the lion's zodiac. In the foreground Christ with a lamb on his shoulders; A herd of sheep behind him running to the stable. Farms and hilly landscape in the background. Under the performance four lines of Latin in two columns (John 10). The print is part of an album. Antwerp paper engraving
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Third vision of Ezra: The crowd fights against the man from the sea; Visions of Ezra; Thesaurus Sacrarum HistoriaRu M Veteris Testame N Ti, Elega N Tissimis Imaginibus Expressu M Excelle N Tissimoru M in Hac Arte Viroru M Opera: now N C Primu M Luce M Editus. The third vision of Ezra. He sees a crowd of people fighting against a winged man, who fled on a mountain. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Apocrypha Bible text in 4 Ezra 13. This print is part of an album.
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The angel of the Lord kills the Assyrians; From Hiskia and Manasses; History of Hizkia and Sanherib; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). In the night an angel kills many soldiers in the army camp of the Assyrians. In the background, King Sanherib flight with the remaining assyrians away. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2. 19:35. This print is part of an album.
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Ascension of Christ, Melchior Küsel (I), After Johann Wilhelm Baur, 1682 print Text in German in the lower margin. Nummered in the bottom left: 31. Print is part of an album. Augsburg paper etching Christ ascends into heaven; apostles (and Mary) beneath
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Christ appears as a gardener to Mary Magdalene (Noli Me Tangere); Appearances of the risen Christ; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Maria Magdalena recognizes the risen Christ after she had him for gardener, and kneels for him. Christ is dressed as a gardener. He doesn't say her to hold him. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in John. 20. This print is part of an album.
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Tribal faders Zebulon and Issachar; The twelve tribal fathers of Israel; Theatrum Biblicum Hoc Est Historiae Sacrae Veteris et Novi Testamenti Tabulis Aeneis Expressae. Links Earfather Zebulon, the tenth son of Jacob. He is dressed as a fisherman. On the ground next to him an anchor. In the background the sea and a beach, a reference to the residence of Zebulon. Right female father Issachar, the ninth son of Jacob. Next to him lies a donkey, a referrals to Issachar as a 'strong donkey'. Among the performances a reference in Latin to the Bible text. This print is part of an album.
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Generation of lazarus, 1660 print Lazarus comes to life in his tomb and two men help him stand up. On the left his sisters Marta (standing) and Maria Magdalena (kneeling). Christ on the right with a blessing gesture. In the background part of a city wall. This print is part of an album. paper etching the raising of Lazarus ('Lazarus, come out')
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Annunciatie, Enea Vico, After Rafaël, 1533 - 1567 print Maria is left with an open book. On the right the angel Gabriël kneeling with a lily in hand. Italy paper engraving the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel (sometimes a woman overhears the conversation) - AA - Mary to the left, the angel to the right
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Rechabeam, Abiam en Asa, Anonymous, Jan Snellinck (I) (Attribeded to), print The Kings Rechabeam, with shield and scepter, Abiam, with scepter in hand, and ASA, also with scepter. In the background important events from their lives. ReChabeam consults the young men left in the background. In the middle of the background Abiam with his army. On the right in the background, an idol image is being cut down on behalf of ASA. Under the performance references to the Bible texts in 1 Kon. 12-15 in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving story of Rehoboam, king of Judah (1 Kings 12:21-24, 14:21-31). story of Abijah, son of Rehoboam, king of Judah (1 Kings 15:1-8). story of Asa, son of Abijah, king of Judah (1 Kings 15:9-24; 2 Chronicles 14-16). Rehoboam consults the young men. Abijah's war against Jeroboam of Israel. Asa destroys the idols and forbids worship in local shrines
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Bartolomeüs, Tomas en Petrus, Agostino Carracci, 1583 print Leaf with three representations of the apostles Bartolomeus with a knife, Tomas with a spear and Peter with two keys and a book. paper engraving the apostle Bartholomew; possible attributes: book, devil or dragon at feet, knife, scroll, flayed skin, staff. the apostle Thomas; possible attributes: book, chalice, girdle, heart, lance or spear, scroll, square, stones. the apostle Peter, first bishop of Rome; possible attributes: book, cock, (upturned) cross, (triple) crozier, fish, key, scroll, ship, tiara
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Chief of Kafarnaüm begs Christ for help, Melchior Küsel (I), after Johann Wilhelm Baur, 1682 print Text in German in the upper margin. Numbered in the bottom right: 13. Print is part of an album. Augsburg paper etching miracles of Christ ~ healing the sick. the centurion of Capernaum, kneeling before Christ, begs him to heal his paralytic servant (or son) (Matthew 8:5-13; Luke 7:1-10; John 4:46-54)
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Conversion of Paulus, Cornelis Bos, 1546 print During his trip to Damascus, Paul is surprised by the voice of Christ. He falls from his horse and is blinded by the light of Christ. His servants are also shocked. Print from a series of 10 prints with scenes from the life of the apostle Paulus. Groningen paper engraving on the way to Damascus Christ appears to Saul, who falls from his horse and is blinded by the light
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Four Women and A Man, Esaias Boursss, 1662 A group of people is drawn outside on an uneven ground. At the far left on a slope, a woman is squatting, with the eyes closed. She is wearing a Portuguese blouse with V-neck and long sleeves (Hatte), a long wrap skirt (Redda) and a rolled up cloth around her head. The woman next to her is a bit back, her feet hide behind the slope. She also bears a wrap skirt stabbed in the waist, a Portuguese blouse and a rolled up headscarf that depends on her shoulders. On her head is a water jug (Kalaya). Seen between them in a sketchy impetus of a woman from behind. On the right side a man with his arms is folded in front of the belly. He wears a wide hip rug (Veshti, Lungi), tied in a South Indian way (as Dhoti) and rolled over at the waist; There is a second long cloth (Chadar) around his shoulders. The woman's squatting right before him carries a Portuguese blouse (Hatte), a long wrap skirt (Redda) and a rolled up cloth around the head. Next to her o
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Elisa, Jonah and Obadiah; Of the prophets; Twelve prophets; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Prophets Elisa, Jonah and Obadiah are located next to each other in a landscape. Elisa has a two-headed bird on the shoulder and stands next to Naaman, who is bathed in the Jordaan at Elisa's advice. Jonah stands next to the fish, Obadja has three loaves and a jug in his hands. Under the show explanations in Latin. This print is part of an album.
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Five heavenly riders fight against Timothy; Gheschiedenis der Machabeen; History of the Maccabeans; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Army of Timothy attracts against Judea and fights against the Jews. In the sky five riders appear on horses with golden reins, who are heading the Jewish troops. They bombard the men of Timothy with arrows and lightning. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in 2 MAKK. 10:29. This print is part of an album.
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An etching by Jan Luyken, 1669-1712, depicting the adoration of the golden calf, showing figures worshipping, gestures, and biblical setting with detailed composition.
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Let your kingdom come; Of the father onse; Our father; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). Men and women try to get rid of the chains with which the devil sits on a globe holds them. They pray to God. At the top right of the clouds the tetragram of God the Father. Illustration of the second line of our father prayer: let your kingdom come. Under the show this part of our father in Latin and a reference to the Bible text in matte. 6:10. This print is part of an album.
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Patience, 1589 - 1611 print The personification of patience is in a landscape with an open book in one hand and a cross staff in the other. There is a lamb at her feet. In the background the stoning of Stefanus. Stefanus looks up and sees God and Christ in heaven. Under the show a four -line verse in Latin. This print is part of an album. paper engraving Patience; 'Patienza' (Ripa) (+ personification). lamb. Stephen's vision of Christ in heaven
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Poor servant thrown into a dark dungeon; Parable of the talents; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. The bad servant, who had buried his talent, is tied to hands and feet and placed in a dark dungeon. At the bottom of the stairs are his gentleman who gives the assignment to throw him into the dungeon. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in mat. 25. This print is part of an album.
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Evangelist Johannes; S. Iohanes; Of the four evangelists; Four evangelists; Den Grooten Figuer Bibel (...). The Evangelist Johannes writes his gospel. He is at the foot of a tree. In addition to him the eagle with the inkwell in his beak. Left in the background Christ as a good shepherd. On the right in the background the baptism of Christ in the Jordaan. God The Father looks from heaven and the pigeon of the Holy Spirit drops on him. Under the show a text in Latin. This print is part of an album.
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Emmausgoers, Jan Luyken, 1703 - 1762 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching / letterpress printing the journey to Emmaus: two disciples (Cleopas and Peter) under way
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Noah goes on board the Ark, 1653 - 1654 with his family and the animals print A procession of animals enters the ark. A swarm of birds above the ark. On the right Noah with his wife, his sons and the women of his sons (Gen. 7: 7). The print is part of an album. paper etching Old Testament. the animals enter the ark. Noah and his family enter the ark. tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father
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Healing of the man at the Bad van Betesda, Jan Luyken, 1703 print Print Maker: Haarlem Publisher: Amsterdam paper etching Christ says to a paralytic man: 'Rise, take up your pallet (bed)'. John the Baptist in prison
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Alexander the Great visits the temple of Jupiter, Leonaert Bramer, c. 1655 - c. 1665 On the right is Alexander the Great, followed by his page and soldiers. He is greeted by the high priest on the left, who stands in front of the temple with a few other priests. Numbered at the top right: 25. Drawing is part of an album. prepared paper. ink pen / brush On the right is Alexander the Great, followed by his page and soldiers. He is greeted by the high priest on the left, who stands in front of the temple with a few other priests. Numbered at the top right: 25. Drawing is part of an album. prepared paper. ink pen / brush
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Family and a shepherd with sheep and goats, anonymous, after Joan Nieuhof, 1682 print Landscape in Gamron, (Bandar Abbas, Iran). In the foreground a family (male, female and two drinking children) at a tent. Behind it a herd of goats and a goat herder with a few more tents. paper engraving / letterpress printing sheep. goat. domestic animal kept outside the house Gamron. Bandar-e abbas
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Christ on the cross between the two sinners; Conversions of sinners; Thesaurus Novi Testamenti Elegantissimis Iconibus Expressus Continens Historias Atque Miracula Doni Nostri Iesu Christi. Christ hangs on the cross between the two criminated criminals. The criminal left turns to Christ and asks him: think of me when you come into your kingdom. Peter knew in the background for a cave with the keys next to itself. Under the show a reference in Latin to the Bible text in Luc. 23:42. This print is part of an album.
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Worship by the kings, c. 1750 - c. 1799 copper (metal) etching
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Man is suffering from the weight of the dignitaries on his back, whose cloak by death and the devil are worn, Jan Luyken, 1710 print Amsterdam paper etching Death as skeleton. devil(s) and demons. ruler, sovereign
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Evangelist Lucas / Evangelist Johannes; S. Lucas. Evan, / S. Johannus. Evan,; Four evangelists; Den Grooten Emblemata Sacra, consisting of more than four hundred by Belsche figures, as des old as des Nieuwen Testaments. Two performances on an album magazine. On the left the Evangelist Lucas with a book and writing utensils on the table and a beef on his side. On the right the evangelist Johannes, evens at the table and with an eagle with his shoulder. On both performances a window with the crucifixion of Christ in the distance. The magazine is part of an album.
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Method of buried in India, Anonymous, 1672 print In the foreground, the corpse is bricked in while scales are brought with the killing meal. paper engraving / etching / letterpress printing burial. grave, tomb India
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Apostle Jakobus the Multiple / Apostle Johannes, 1653 - 1654 print Two performances on an album magazine. On the left Jakobus the superior with pilgrim hat, in his hands a staff and a book. On the right apostle John with chalice. In both sub -marveling a two -line text in Latin and Dutch. The print is part of an album. paper engraving the apostle James the Great; possible attributes: book, pilgrim's cloak, hat, shell, staff, and wallet, scroll, sword. the apostle John the Evangelist; possible attributes: book, cauldron, chalice with snake, eagle, palm, scroll
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Buried dead and Merciful Samaritan, Gerrit de Broen (I), 1684 - 1740 print Not cut leaf with two performances. On the left burying the dead. The left performance is numbered at the bottom right: VII. The right show is the title print with the Merciful Samaritan. He takes care of the wounded traveler lying along the road. He depts his wounds with a cloth. In the background you can see the priest who did not help and walked through the wounded man. Among both performances four lines of Bible text, from Deuteronomy and Psalms 41: 2. paper engraving / etching burying the dead, 'mortuus sepellitur' ~ one of the (seven) Acts of Mercy. a Samaritan tending the wounds of the traveller
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Christkind and Johannes de Doper, Cornelis Schut (I), 1618 - 1655 print The Christ child and the young John the Baptist are sitting on the ground. They hold a victory banner with the text 'Ecce Agnus'. The lamb is between them. paper etching the Christ-child and John the Baptist (as child)
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Turkish spiritual of the Order of Dervis, or Darvis, Léon Davent, After Luca Penni, After Nicolas de Nicolay, 1555 - 1568 print A Turkish spiritual of the Order of Dervis or Darvis, dressed in a sheep or goat sheet with ax and knife, cuts himself in his arm. Print is part of an album. Lyon paper etching Asiatic races and peoples: Turks (+ costume). monk(s), friar(s). religious functionaries ~ non-Christian religions. flagellants ~ ascetic life
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Three Laborkers In Conversation, Esaias Boursss, 1662 Outside on the ground two men are talking to each other, a third man is listening. On the left we see the standing man, drawn diagonally from behind. It could be the same man who is depicted from behind on the previous leaf (62). Here, too, the knee -rug (Veshti, Lungi), which is reaching to the knees) and the wrap (Chadar) that he has wrapped around the torso, shoulders and arms. He wears one in the same way around the head injured headscarf or a hat. To the left of the middle is a man on the floor with knees raised. He is wearing a hip rug (Veshti, Lungi) suspended into the knee. The upper body is uncovered. With turned head he looks over his left shoulder at the man sitting next to him. He wears a headscarf. The visible earlobe seems to be stretched. The man sitting on the ground is wearing a suspended hip rug (Veshti, Lungi) and a wrap (Chadar) around the shoulders and back. The uncovered left forearm rests with the elbow on th
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Pass through the Schelfzee; Paintings in the Loggia of Rafael; Imagins Veteris AC Novi Testamenti; Rafael Bible. In the foreground on the right a group of Israelites that have been crossed safely with the help of Moses. Moses extends his arm and leaves the water from the sea back, leaving the army of the pharaoh. In the background left sliding soldiers, horses and camels. Bible verse under the show. Print is part of an album.
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TWO LABOCKERS, ESAAASS BUOURSSEN, 1662 There are two men on an uneven terrain in the open air. The man on the left is wearing a knee rug (veshti, lungi) twisted tied and tied to the waist. From the shoulders, the long ends of a changed cloth (Chadar) from checkered fabric are hanging down. A cloth is knotted around the head; The short hair is still visible. The man on the right also carries a hip rug (veshti, lungi) above the knees, surrounded with a end between the legs through the legs and then tucked in and folded into the waist (like a dhoti). A loose checkered or striped cloth (Chadar) has been beaten around the head, hanging on the back, one end clamped under the left arm. The men are from South India or Jaffna, and worked in Colombo in the reconstruction. Page 8 from a sketchbook with 117 sheets. Sri Lanka paper. ink brush Asiatic races and peoples: Indians. Asiatic races and peoples (SRILANKANS).. head-gear (with NAME) Sri Lanka. Colombo