Habit of a Moorish Priest in 1695

by Thomas Jefferys

This rare engraving, published by Thomas Jefferys, provides us with an exciting insight into 17th century ecclesiastical clothing. This fascinating engraving shows The Habit of a Moorish Priest dating back to 1695 and illustrates the detailed drapery that was seen within the attire worn by religious men during this time period. This fascinating engraving would be valuable to someone studying 18th century ethnographic prints due to the fact that this particular engraving comes from a well-respected series dedicated to world clothing.

This print will be very desirable due to the fine detail in the lines and the emphasis on the silhouette of the religious attire. For the collector who takes pride in owning only the best of historical prints, the presence of a plate mark and hand-laid paper, often with chain lines, will verify this print's place in history.