This is a monochromatic painting of a sacrificial scene set in a wooded area. The artwork depicts figures arranged around a central point where an individual is kneeling before an altar with smoke rising from it. Several figures are standing or leaning around, displaying gestural expressions. The forest setting serves as a backdrop to the action, with detailed foliage creating depth and atmosphere. The style is reminiscent of Nicolas Poussin, known for his classical approach to composition and historical subject matter.
Artwork Details
- Date
- possibly c. 1758/1759
- Medium
- pen and brown ink with gray and brown wash heightened with white on brown laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4769 × 3190 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original