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Gianfrancesco Pivati
The Sacrifice of Savage in Quitchi - Manitù - Etching by G. Pivati - 1746/1751

1746-1751

About the Item

The Sacrifice of Savage in Quitchi - Manitù is a fine etching, hand-watercolored, realized by the engraver Gianfrancesco Pivati . This original print, representing an important rite of American indigenous: a sacrifice of the savages in Quitchi-Manitù , is from the series New Scientific and Curious Dictionary concerning the Sacred and the Profane , Tome VIII, Plate L, published by Benedetto Milocco in Venice in 1746-1751, concerning the Uses and Costumes, Religious Rites of American people . Perfect conditions, including passepartout (49 x 34 cm). Gianfrancesco Pivati Pivati's New Dictionary is a bold contribution to Italian cultural debate in the mid-18th century. The wide, useful, and interesting knowledge it contains is often taken from Hebrew, Greek, Latin, French, Spanish and English, as well as Italian. “ The subjects treated are well researched and generally presented in a simple, direct style (…) ”. Pivati’s liberal voice was out of the chorus in the context of the rigid conformity predominating throughout the Italian peninsula. “ He appears to be committed to Reason and Science as opposed to simple Faith, but he tries to avoid any direct challenge to the dogmatic teachings of the Church ”. Reference : Silvano Garafalo, in: Frank Kafker, Notable Encyclopedias, Oxford 1981.
  • Creator:
    Gianfrancesco Pivati (1680 - 1784, Italian)
  • Creation Year:
    1746-1751
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)Width: 9.38 in (23.8 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1740-1749
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-946821stDibs: LU650310830772
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