Burnt Offering Collection

Tartar Woman making a Tsi, sacrificing the spirit of the door to prevent misfortune entering
FLO4590114 Tartar Woman making a Tsi, sacrificing the spirit of the door to prevent misfortune entering. Buddhist or Fo sect, Lao-Kiun

The Marriage of Alexander the Great and Roxane of Bactria, 1670-1733. Creator: Gerard Hoet
The Marriage of Alexander the Great and Roxane of Bactria, 1670-1733. The marriage is being blessed by a priest at a burning altar, in front of a niche with a statue of Juno

Portrait of Count Rzewuski, Polish Ambassador to Denmark, 1789-1790. Creator: Christian August Lorentzen
Portrait of Count Rzewuski, Polish Ambassador to Denmark, 1789-1790

The Altar of Burnt Offering (engraving)
5218336 The Altar of Burnt Offering (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Altar of Burnt Offering)

A Huge Colossus made of Osier Twigs, in which Men were burnt alive in Honour of the Gods
XJF468524 A Huge Colossus made of Osier Twigs, in which Men were burnt alive in Honour of the Gods, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts

Burnt Offering of the Herd, Melville, Leviticus i (engraving)
2781749 Burnt Offering of the Herd, Melville, Leviticus i (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burnt Offering of the Herd, Melville, Leviticus i)

Design for a Cenotaph, 1804 (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
2639838 Design for a Cenotaph, 1804 (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Gandy, Joseph Michael (1771-1843); 75x130 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Balak and Balaam (coloured engraving)
3626770 Balak and Balaam (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balak and Balaam)

Spirit of the Sphinx, late 19th-early 20th century. Creator: Henry Bacon
Spirit of the Sphinx, late 19th-early 20th century

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

Circe, 1910. Creator: Frederick Stuart Church
Circe, 1910

La jeune vestale. Creator: Jean Francois Janinet
La jeune vestale. [Young vestal virgin]

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

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

Burnt offering, 20th century(?). Artist: WC Hughes
Burnt offering, 20th century(?)

La Belle Assemblee, 1787. Here love his golden shafts employs; here lights his constant lamp; and waves his purple wings reigns here and revels. (Milton)

Noahs Sacrifice, c1688-1736. Artist: Nicolas Bertin
Noahs Sacrifice, c1688-1736. Noah making a burnt offering of doves to God for deliverance from the flood

King David making a burnt offering, 16th century. Woodcut illustration from a 16th century Bible of a story from the Old Testament

Noahs Ark Noah members family figures foreground
Noahs Ark, Noahs Ark. Noah with members of his family and other figures in the foreground, on the left the animals board the ark in pairs

Putto tables law Putti depicting Gods word series title
Putto with the tables of the law Putti depicting Gods word (series title) Verbum Dei (series title), Medallion with a putto leaning on the tables of the law and making a blessing gesture

Architectural Fantasy Temple Building Colonnades
Artokoloro

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1860 (oil on board)
XOS1448826 The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1860 (oil on board) by Flandrin, Hippolyte (1809-64); 47x59.7 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Priest sacrifices bull on the offering altar, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1705

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"The Altar of Burnt Offering: A Glimpse into Ancient Rituals" This captivating engraving, titled "The Altar of Burnt Offering, " transports us back in time to witness a solemn and awe-inspiring ceremony. In the center stands a colossal structure made entirely of osier twigs, serving as an altar where men were offered as sacrifices to honor the gods. The sheer scale of this monument evokes both wonder and dread. Another intriguing artwork is "Burnt Offering of the Herd" by Melville, depicted in an exquisite engraving from Leviticus I. This portrayal captures the moment when animals from the herd are presented for sacrifice, their fate sealed by fire as they ascend towards divinity. It reminds us that throughout history, offerings have been made to appease or seek favor from higher powers. In contrast to these ancient scenes, we encounter a design for a cenotaph created in 1804. Executed with pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, it reflects upon loss and remembrance rather than religious rituals. This poignant piece invites contemplation on mortality while honoring those who have departed. Moving forward through time brings us face-to-face with more diverse representations related to burnt offerings. "Balak and Balaam, " a colored engraving capturing biblical narrative elements reveals how such practices were intertwined with spiritual beliefs across cultures. Henry Bacon's "Spirit of the Sphinx" takes inspiration from Egyptian mythology but also alludes to mystical rites involving burnt offerings during late 19th-early 20th century interpretations. Jacopo de Barbari's masterful work titled "Large Sacrifice to Priapus" showcases another facet - fertility rituals associated with burnt offerings that aimed at ensuring bountiful harvests or prosperous futures. Frederick Stuart Church's painting "Circe" delves into Greek mythology where sorcery meets sacrifice; it portrays Circe surrounded by flames as she performs her enchantments.