This is a drawing of a religious ritual with an animal sacrifice on an altar. The artwork depicts a scene where a central figure is kneeling with arms raised towards an altar, upon which lies a burning sacrificial animal. Flames and smoke rise from the altar. To the right stand a group of onlookers observing the ritual. In the background, more figures are engaged in similar sacrificial activities around another altar. The drawing includes text below the image, which appears to be in German. The composition is detailed, with fine lines indicating the figures' garb and the texture of the landscape.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1548
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 3454 × 3454 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original