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How the Women Lament at the Burial Grounds, from Brevis Narratio
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How the Women Lament at the Burial Grounds, from Brevis Narratio
XIR223406 How the Women Lament at the Burial Grounds, from Brevis Narratio.. engraved by Theodore de Bry (1528-98) published in Frankfurt, 1591 (coloured engraving) by Le Moyne, Jacques (de Morgues) (1533-88) (after); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes, France; (add.info.: ceremonie des femmes pleurant leurs epoux morts; widows place their husbands drinking cups and weapons on their graves; cut off their hair to below their ears and scatter it over the graves; cannot remarry until it grows back; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12763954
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Burial Lamentation Native American Indians North Rite Scattering Natives Plate 19
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The captivating print titled "How the Women Lament at the Burial Grounds, from Brevis Narratio" takes us back in time to witness a poignant ritual of mourning. Engraved by Theodore de Bry and published in Frankfurt in 1591, this coloured engraving captures a scene of deep sorrow and reverence. In this powerful image, we see Native American women grieving for their deceased husbands at a burial ground. The women are depicted with solemn expressions as they engage in a ceremonial lamentation. They place their husbands' drinking cups and weapons on the graves as symbols of remembrance and honor. A striking element of this ritual is the act of cutting off their hair to below their ears and scattering it over the graves. This symbolic gesture signifies not only grief but also sacrifice, as these widows cannot remarry until their hair grows back. The composition evokes a sense of unity among these native women who share both pain and strength during this sacred ceremony. Their collective mourning creates an atmosphere filled with profound emotion that resonates through time. This historical artwork offers us a glimpse into ancient traditions and customs while highlighting the universal experience of loss and grief. It serves as a reminder that rituals surrounding death have always held immense significance across cultures worldwide. As we contemplate this moving image, we are reminded of our shared humanity, where love, loss, and commemoration transcend time itself.
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