Sacrificing Collection (#6)

Balaks Sacrifice, and Balaams Prophecy, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Balaks Sacrifice, and Balaams Prophecy, 1548

Nadab and Abihu, 1549. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Nadab and Abihu, 1549

The Sacrifice of Gideon, 1549. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Sacrifice of Gideon, 1549

Large Sacrifice to Priapus, c. 1499 / 1501. Creator: Jacopo de Barbari
Large Sacrifice to Priapus, c. 1499/1501

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1547

Christ Ascending the Cross with Sin, Death, and the Devil, 1547

God the Father, Three Figures and Sacrificed Lamb, c. 1420 / 1430. Creator: Unknown
God the Father, Three Figures and Sacrificed Lamb, c. 1420/1430

The Ashes of Trajan Carried in a Triumphal Procession. Creator: Luigi Ademollo
The Ashes of Trajan Carried in a Triumphal Procession

The Rival Sacrifices of Elijah and the Priests of Baal, 1548

Die Opferung Isaacs (The Sacrifice of Isaac), 1920. Creator: Lovis Corinth
Die Opferung Isaacs (The Sacrifice of Isaac), 1920

Jobs Sacrifice, 1825. Creator: William Blake
Jobs Sacrifice, 1825

The Wife of Hasdrubal and Her Children, c. 1490 / 1493. Creator: Ercole de Roberti
The Wife of Hasdrubal and Her Children, c. 1490/1493

Christ at the house of Simon the Pharisee, ca 1510-1520. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

The Feast in the House of Levi, 1573. Creator: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
The Feast in the House of Levi, 1573. Found in the collection of Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, from "Bacchanals and Histories", 1744. 1744
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, from " Bacchanals and Histories", 1744

A Dog Feast - Sioux, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Dog Feast - Sioux, 1861/1869. Feast given by Sioux chiefs in respect and honour of their guests

A Pawnee Warrior Sacrificing His Favorite Horse, 1861 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
A Pawnee Warrior Sacrificing His Favorite Horse, 1861/1869. This man sacrificed seventeen horses, for offense to the Great Spirit, of which only he and the Great Spirit were aware of

Four classical figures (pagan sacrifice), 1638. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Four classical figures (pagan sacrifice), 1638

A Faun or Satyr Preparing a Pig for Sacrifice, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
A Faun or Satyr Preparing a Pig for Sacrifice, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

A Woman Collecting Blood from a Sheep, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
A Woman Collecting Blood from a Sheep, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Sacrifice of a Swan, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
Sacrifice of a Swan, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Man and Woman Sacrificing a Goat, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
Man and Woman Sacrificing a Goat, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

The Sacrifice, from The Satanic Ones, ca. 1882. ca. 1882
The Sacrifice, from The Satanic Ones, ca. 1882

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42

The sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, ca. 1640-42

Plate 1: Cain Killing Abel, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590... ca
Plate 1: Cain Killing Abel, from The Battles of the Old Testament, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Jephthahs daughter kneeling by the sacrificial altar, with her father standing at right, 1730-50

Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1607-61. Creator: Pierre Biard
Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1607-61

The sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1700. Creator: Attributed to Arnold van Westerhout
The sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1700

Cain holding a mirror watching his sacrifice engulfed in flames, Adam and Eve seated nearby; in the upper right an angel expelling them from Paradise, ca. 1530-50

Sacrifice Offered before a Statue of Jupiter, 17th century. Creator: Louis de Boullogne
Sacrifice Offered before a Statue of Jupiter, 17th century

Sacrifice of Noah (?), 18th century. Creator: Anon
Sacrifice of Noah (?), 18th century

VESTALS SACRIFICING
Roman Vestal Virgins make a sacrifice, probably of precious spices

An Antique Sacrificial Scene; verso: Sketch of a Group of People, 1779 (?)

Paul and Barnabas at Lystra. Creator: Jacob Symonsz. Pynas
Paul and Barnabas at Lystra

Medea Rejuvenating Aeson, ca. 1760. Creator: Corrado Giaquinto
Medea Rejuvenating Aeson, ca. 1760

Ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock, 19th century? Biblical scene, from Leviticus 1: 2: Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them

They have made them a molten calf and have worshipped it, 19th century Creator: H Robinson
They have made them a molten calf and have worshipped it, 19th century. Biblical scene, from Exodus 32: 8: They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them

I gave gold for iron, 1813, (1936). Creator: Unknown
I gave gold for iron, 1813, (1936). Gold Gab Ich Fur Eisen, 1813. Patriotic ctizens gladly donate jewellry, including gold wedding rings, to fund the fight for freedom

Petra Transjordan Tops altars sacrificing 1900
Petra in Transjordan, Tops of altars for sacrificing 1900, Jordan, Petra (Extinct city)

The Offering, Early 1780s. Private Collection

Sacrifice of Cain and Abel, 16th-17th century. Creator: Francesco Allegrini
Sacrifice of Cain and Abel, 16th-17th century

A Sacrifice to Apollo, 1672. Creator: Zacharias Webber
A Sacrifice to Apollo, 1672

Pre-Columbian art. Lintel 15 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Ma
Pre-Columbian art. Central America. Maya. Lintel 15 from Yaxchilan, Late Classic Maya. 8th century. British Museum, London

Abraham's Sacrifice 1655 Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn
Abraham's sacrifice, 1655, after the work by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. From Histoire de La Gravure, published 1880

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist; Illustration

Mithras slaughtering the sacred bull. The Roman mystery religion of Mithraism flourished from the 1st to 4th centuries. A representation of Mithrass slaying of the bull, an act called tauroctony

Sacrifice to Priapus. After a 16th century work by Francesco Colonna. Priapus was a god of fertility in Greek mythology and later became a popular subject in Roman erotic art

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"Sacrificing: A Timeless Theme of Humanity's Journey" Throughout history, the concept has been deeply ingrained in human culture. From ancient civilizations to modern times, individuals have willingly given up something valuable for a greater purpose. In "The New Jerusalem" from c1900, we witness the sacrifice made by communities as they build a new future together. In Nicholas Roerich's costume design for the ballet "The Rite of Spring, " created in 1912 and later in 1930, we see how sacrifice is portrayed through art. The Girl symbolizes the sacrificial victim who dances with fervor and passion until her ultimate demise. This depiction echoes the biblical story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac on the Gate of Paradise door. Stage designs for "The Rite of Spring" further emphasize this theme. They transport us to an era where sacrifices were made to appease gods and ensure bountiful harvests or victory in battle - just like Alexander the Great on the eve of Gaugamela. In Paolo Veronese's painting "Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, " we witness another form of sacrifice - that which comes from selflessness and compassion. As Christ forgives sins at this feast, he demonstrates his willingness to give up personal comfort for spiritual salvation. Even Greek reliefs depict families making sacrifices, highlighting their devotion towards deities or ancestors. These acts demonstrate a sense of duty and honor within society. "The Temptation of Christ" ca 1885 captures Jesus' resistance against worldly temptations before embarking on his sacrificial journey towards redemption. It serves as a reminder that sometimes one must forego immediate pleasures for long-term fulfillment. Lastly, Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece "The Sacrifice of Isaac" shows Abraham's unwavering faith as he prepares to offer his son as a sacrifice but is ultimately stopped by divine intervention. This narrative reflects the complexity of sacrifice, where one's devotion is tested but ultimately rewarded.