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Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
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Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Chinese sacrificial ceremony in Batavia, 1785. Ceremony during the Tsingbing Festival. Drawings of musical instruments. Worshippers kow-towing. Altar with incense
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This image, created by Dutch artist Jan Brandes in 1785, depicts a Chinese sacrificial ceremony taking place in Batavia, now known as Jakarta, Indonesia. The scene captures the essence of the Tsingbing Festival, a significant religious event in Chinese culture during the 18th century. The drawing showcases several musical instruments, including drums and gongs, which were likely used to signal the beginning of the ceremony. The worshippers are shown in a deep state of reverence, with their heads bowed in prayer and their hands pressed together in front of their chests, in the traditional posture of kowtowing. The altar at the center of the composition is adorned with incense holders and sticks, which were burned as offerings to the deities. The intricate details of the incense holders and the delicate flames of the incense sticks add depth and texture to the drawing. The men in the image are dressed in traditional Chinese attire, adding to the authenticity of the scene. The use of watercolor paint and pencil adds a sense of vibrancy and depth to the image, capturing the rich colors and textures of the scene. The drawing is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Batavia and its Chinese community during the Dutch colonial era. The scene is a poignant reminder of the religious practices and traditions that have shaped the history of Jakarta and Indonesia as a whole.
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