Baptism ceremonies; Mountain of Abyssinia

Representation in two parts. On the left, several baptism ceremonies in Abyssinia (Ethiopia) and Russia. The baptism of the Abyssinians takes place under the church door with blessed water. The Abyssinians renew their baptism every year on Epiphany. On the right representation, the mountain of children and the mountain of prisoners in Abyssinia. Apart from the heir to the throne, all royal children and close relatives had to live in this mountain. In the foreground, the Turkish sultan on horseback. A Turkish Agha, also on horseback, is holding his hands to his eyes. Next to the sultan, a Janissary. With a legend in Dutch and French. The print is part of an album.