Cornelis de Bruijn, Samoyedic People of Northern Russia, 1700, Print

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The antique print titled 'Samojeedse vrouw - Samojeedse man' features the attire of a Samoyedic woman and man, representing the … Read more The antique print titled 'Samojeedse vrouw - Samojeedse man' features the attire of a Samoyedic woman and man, representing the traditional clothing worn by these individuals. The Samoyedic peoples, speakers of Samoyedic languages within the Uralic family, predominantly reside in Northern Russia. This particular print was created by 'Cornelis de Bruyn' after an anonymous artist. However, the exact source of publication or origin is not specified, requiring further identification or research to determine the publication from which this print originates. The illustration provides a visual representation of the traditional clothing and cultural attire worn by Samoyedic individuals, serving as a historical record or an ethnographic depiction of their customs and dress. As with many prints of this nature, it contributes to preserving and documenting cultural diversity and traditional costumes prevalent within different ethnic groups. Cornelis de Bruijn (also spelled Cornelius de Bruyn, (1652 - 1726) was a Dutch artist and traveler. He made two large tours and published illustrated books with his observations of people, buildings, plants and animals. Best known as a landscape artist, Le Bruyn travelled widely from a young age to Vienna, on to Rome then to Smyrna, Constantinople, Egypt, Jerusalem, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. Everywhere he went Le Bruyn depicted the scenes around him, he was especially interested in places of antiquity or historic interest, and his are the first images of the interior of a pyramid and Jerusalem to be widely available to Westerners. After an eight-year stay in Venice, Le Bruyn returned to The Hague in 1693 to publish this first book. from 1701 he started a second journey into Russia, Persia. Condition: Good, given age. Neatly repaired tear lower middle fold. A few minor spots. Original fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. See less