Overwinningsritueel bij oorsponkelijke bewoners van Virginia 1721

Bernard Picart's 1721 etching, "Overwinningsritueel bij oorsponkelijke bewoners van Virginia," depicts a scene of Native American celebration. Set in a landscape featuring a river, canoes, and a prominent fire, the print portrays a group of Indigenous people, possibly from the Virginia region, engaging in a ritualistic dance. The dynamic composition, characterized by the central fire and the figures' rhythmic gestures, suggests the vibrancy and importance of the ceremony. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the cultural practices and beliefs of Native Americans as seen through the lens of 18th-century European art.