Antique Woodcut Engraving - Mandapam of Hundred Pillars

A finely detailed engraving titled Mandapam des Cent-Colonnes at Hindouravée (Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu), created in 1880 by the French engraver Charles Laplante (1837–1903). The print showcases the grandeur of the 100-pillar hall, highlighting its intricate architecture and spiritual ambiance.

Laplante, renowned for his precise wood and steel engravings for 19th-century illustrated periodicals, captured Indian temples and monuments with both documentary accuracy and artistic flair. This engraving reflects the European fascination with India’s sacred architecture and cultural heritage.

The print is unmounted and presented in a simple black frame, preserving the original paper and enhancing its historic authenticity.