Indiase geboorteplechtigheid en naamceremonie 1728

"Indiase geboorteplechtigheid en naamceremonie" (Indian birth and naming ceremony) is an engraving by Dutch artist Bernard Picart, created in 1728. This work is a detailed depiction of two ceremonies, one for the birth of a child and another for the naming ceremony of the child, both taking place within a traditional Indian setting. The engraving highlights the significance of these ceremonies for the Banias, a Hindu trading community. It showcases the attire, rituals, and social dynamics of the time, providing valuable insights into the cultural practices of 18th-century India.