Joodse rouwgebruiken 1723

This 1723 engraving by Dutch artist Bernard Picart depicts two scenes related to Jewish burial customs. The upper scene illustrates the "Acapoth" or the coffin being prepared for burial, while the lower scene shows the "Assistants," the people who throw dirt on the body as part of the burial ritual. The engraving is part of Picart's larger work "The Ceremonies and Religious Customs of the Jews," which aimed to shed light on Jewish traditions and practices through detailed illustrations. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the artistic and cultural context of the 18th century, offering valuable insights into the representation of religious customs and beliefs during this period.