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Siamese Riverscape with a Funeral Procession
Adolf van der Laan (mentioned on object), 1730
The processions accompanying a funeral were among the special features of the Siamese religion. People believed in reincarnation. The grander the funeral, the better the deceased would start his or her next life. This image combines a European-looking gate with Siamese motifs, including boats, houses, an elephant and people in Asian clothing.
- Artwork typeprint, boekillustratie
- Object numberRP-P-1909-1647
- Dimensionsheight 152 mm x width 196 mm
- Physical characteristicsets