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The King Receives the Queen: Rituals and dancing From Theodor de Bry's Grands Voyages - This captivating engraving by Theodor de Bry vividly portrays a ceremonial moment where the king receives the queen amidst an elaborate display of dancing and rituals. The scene is rich in cultural detail, highlighting indigenous traditions. This print offers an invaluable glimpse into the ceremonial practices of the depicted culture, making it a vital historical record from the Age of Discovery. Condition Report: Minor tear to the left margin. Signs of wear. Image Size: 32.5 x 23.5 cm (12.8 x 9.3 inches). Keywords: Theodor de Bry, Grands Voyages, indigenous rituals, ceremonial dance, king and queen, historical engraving, Age of Exploration, cultural traditions, early encounters, 16th-century prints, exploration history, indigenous royalty, colonial records, ethnographic art, travel books, atlas, theatrum, terrarum