85 Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1810) – Punishment of the Unfaithful Wife of the King of Whydah and Her Lover – Engraving (Late 18th Century)

The engraving was part of a series illustrating African rituals and societal structures, contributing to the broader European understanding of West African kingdoms during the Age of Exploration. Published as part of travel accounts and ethnographic studies, it symbolized the European fascination with distant cultures and the dramatic representations of their customs.

Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur (1757–1810) was a French diplomat, artist, and engraver known for his detailed depictions of foreign lands and their customs. His works contributed significantly to European views of Africa, Asia, and the Americas during the late 18th century. Grasset de Saint-Sauveur's engravings were widely published in encyclopedic volumes and travel accounts, serving as both artistic representations and documentary records of non-European cultures.

Artist or Maker:

Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Dimensions:

26 cm x 34 cm

Medium:

Engraving

Date:

Late 18th Century

Condition Report:

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