Sacrificial Collection (#4)

Human sacrifice by a Gaulish Druid, from Histoire de France by L. P. Anquetil, 1851 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163708 Human sacrifice by a Gaulish Druid, from Histoire de France by L.P. Anquetil, 1851 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Philippoteaux, Felix (c.1815-84); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

December, Sacrifice of a Pig, from the Psalter of Saint Elisabeth (vellum)
899747 December, Sacrifice of a Pig, from the Psalter of Saint Elisabeth (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Cividale del Friuli, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

The Muslim Festival of Eid-el-Kabir in Morocco, 1811 (coloured engraving)
CHT174618 The Muslim Festival of Eid-el-Kabir in Morocco, 1811 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Sacrifice, copied from a relief on Trajans Column, 1565. Creator: Leon Davent
A Sacrifice, copied from a relief on Trajans Column, 1565

A sacrifice, copied from Trajans column, ca. 1540-45. Creator: Leon Davent
A sacrifice, copied from Trajans column, ca. 1540-45

A Sacrifice, mid-16th century. Creator: Leon Davent
A Sacrifice, mid-16th century

A Sacrifice, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
A Sacrifice, 1540-56

The Death of Marcus Curtius (oil on panel)
5310889 The Death of Marcus Curtius (oil on panel) by Francois, Joseph (1759-1851); 66x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois, Joseph (1759-1851) Marcus Curtius

Abrahams Sacrifice of Isaac, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

Death of Abel, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune
Death of Abel, n.d

Abrahams Sacrifice, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune
Abrahams Sacrifice, n.d

Lupercalia (recto), and Sketches of Figures (verso), n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill
Lupercalia (recto), and Sketches of Figures (verso), n.d

Vase with Sacrifice Scene, France, Early to mid 19th century

Ewer, England, c. 1790. Creator: William Adams & Sons Ltd
Ewer, England, c. 1790

Fragment of a Temple Doorway Lintel, Chandella period, c. 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment of a Temple Doorway Lintel, Chandella period, c. 11th century

Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate) in the Form of a Feline, A. D. 500 / 1000
Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate) in the Form of a Feline, A.D. 500/1000

Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate), A. D. 1 / 500. Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate), A.D. 1/500

Vessel Depicting a Sacrificial Ceremony for a Royal Accession, A. D. 650 / 800
Vessel Depicting a Sacrificial Ceremony for a Royal Accession, A.D. 650/800

Jephthas Daughter, 1874. Creator: Chauncey Bradley Ives
Jephthas Daughter, 1874. Jephthas only child, a virgin daughter, contemplates her death after her father made a promise to God that if his army was victorious

Attic red-figure bell-krater, c. 420-400 BC (terracotta)
937154 Attic red-figure bell-krater, c.420-400 BC (terracotta) by Nikias Painter (fl.c.420-c.400 BC) (attr. to); height: 33.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Female Figure, Mali, 11th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Female Figure, Mali, 11th-19th century

Curving Beaker with Rows of Abstract Human Faces and Sacrifice, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500
Curving Beaker with Rows of Abstract Human Faces and Sacrifice, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Blackware Vessel with Relief Depicting a Scene of Human Sacrifice, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Blackware Vessel with Relief Depicting a Scene of Human Sacrifice, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Vessel Depicting a Sacrifice with a Molded Captive Attached to the Spout, 100 B. C. / A. D
Vessel Depicting a Sacrifice with a Molded Captive Attached to the Spout, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Handle Spout Vessel in Form of Sacrificer Wearing a Jaguar Headdress, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500
Handle Spout Vessel in Form of Sacrificer Wearing a Jaguar Headdress, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

The Advance-Guard, or The Military Sacrifice (The Ambush), 1890. Three cavalry scouts--light-skinned men mounted on gleaming brown horses--among light-beige, arid mountains

Double Beaker Depicting Warriors and Sacrificial Objects, 180 B. C. / A. D. 500
Double Beaker Depicting Warriors and Sacrificial Objects, 180 B.C./A.D. 500

Hot Water Pitcher, Burslem, c. 1800. Creator: Wedgwood
Hot Water Pitcher, Burslem, c. 1800

Abrahams Sacrifice of Isaac, 1654 / 56. Creator: David Teniers II
Abrahams Sacrifice of Isaac, 1654/56

Male Figure, Mali, Possibly 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Male Figure, Mali, Possibly 18th century

Altar Stool, Nigeria, Mid- / late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Stool, Nigeria, Mid-/late 19th century

Snuff Box: Sacrifice of Cupid, France, 1850 / 99. Creator: Unknown
Snuff Box: Sacrifice of Cupid, France, 1850/99

Equestrian Figure, Mali, 16th / 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Equestrian Figure, Mali, 16th/19th century

Lady Sarah Bunbury Sacrificing to the Graces, 1763-65. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Lady Sarah Bunbury Sacrificing to the Graces, 1763-65

Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, 1535-55. Creator: Jean Mignon
Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, 1535-55

Magician pointing out a burning head to two youths, from the Scherzi, ca. 1743-50

Abrahams Sacrifice, from The Story of Abraham. Creator: Georg Pencz
Abrahams Sacrifice, from The Story of Abraham

Allegorical scene with a sacrificial lamb, 1640-70. Creator: Giovanni Battista Bonacina
Allegorical scene with a sacrificial lamb, 1640-70

Tobiolus Makes a Propitiatory Sacrifice, from The Story of Tobias, 1543

The Sacrifice of Abraham, 1635 (oil on canvas)
XIR167525 The Sacrifice of Abraham, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 193.5x132.8 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

A rare Aztec stone frog, c. 1200-1521 (stone)
1767153 A rare Aztec stone frog, c.1200-1521 (stone) by Aztec; 20.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A rare Aztec stone frog, Ca. A.D. 1200-1521. 20.9cm); Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

The Sacrifice of Isaac, (oil on canvas)
651228 The Sacrifice of Isaac, (oil on canvas) by Champaigne, Philippe de (1602-74); 179.8x149.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sacrifice of Isaac. Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1624)

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"Sacrificial: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of sacrifice as depicted in various artworks and artifacts throughout history. The painting "Agnus Dei" by an unknown artist from the 17th century captures the solemnity of sacrifice, with its depiction of a lamb symbolizing Christ's sacrifice for humanity. In ancient times, Druids, the revered priests, collected mistletoe for their sacrificial rituals. This mystical plant held great significance in their ceremonies, representing life and rebirth. The painting "Andromeda" by an anonymous artist from 1869 portrays a different kind of sacrifice - that of a princess chained to a rock as an offering to appease sea monsters. It highlights the theme of self-sacrifice for the greater good. Illustrating John Keats' poem "Endymion, " engraved by F. Joubert in 1872, we witness Endymion's willingness to give up his mortal existence for eternal love with Selene, goddess of the moon. Love becomes the ultimate sacrificial act here. Traveling to Pompeii, we encounter the Temple of Fortuna Augusta where sacrifices were made to honor this Roman goddess associated with luck and fortune. The view offers us insight into how sacrifices played a role in religious practices during ancient times. Stonehenge near Salisbury presents itself twice on our journey; first through its Slaughter Stone - believed to have been used for animal sacrifices during pagan rituals - then through its enigmatic structure itself. Stonehenge stands as a testament to human devotion and perhaps even sacrificial offerings made at this sacred site. Moving across continents to Mexico, we discover an Aztec/Mixtec sacrificial knife dating back centuries ago. This artifact reminds us that not all forms of sacrifice were voluntary or symbolic; some involved gruesome acts carried out in religious ceremonies. The Ara Pacis Augustae showcases Goddess Roma sitting atop trophies symbolizing the sacrifices made for the glory of Rome.