Brahmaanse vrouw stapt vrijwillig vuur in na overlijden van haar man 1672

This 1672 engraving by an anonymous artist, titled "Brahmaanse vrouw stapt vrijwillig vuur in na overlijden van haar man," depicts the practice of Sati, a Hindu custom in which a widow immolates herself on her husband's funeral pyre. The image shows a woman in a fiery pyre as she raises her hands towards the heavens, while other figures watch the grim ritual. The scene is depicted with stark realism, reflecting European attitudes toward this controversial practice. The engraving was likely part of a series on the Mughal Empire, offering a glimpse into the beliefs and customs of a distant culture.