Sacrifice Collection (#8)

Relief depicting a bull led to sacrifice, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1923 ca

Greek puteal with sacrificial scene: work preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City. State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Low Relief, Basrelief Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Etruscan relief depicting a Mithraic sacrifice, at the National Museum of Rome, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome Low Relief, Basrelief Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Bas relief depicting a sacrifice scene, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Sarcofagus of an illustrious man, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence Florence Galleria degli Uffizi Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Scene of a census during which a bull, a ram, and a pig are sacrificed to the god Mars, work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Bas-relief of a Roman sacrifice scene, Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence Florence Galleria degli Uffizi Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1940

The Bull's sacrifice. Tapestry on a cartoon by Raffaello, preserved in the Royal Palace of Milan. Milan Royal Palace Tapestry Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Altar depicting scenes of the cult of Priapus, in the Archaeological Museum of Aquileia Aquileia Archaeological Museum Altar Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Sacrifice to Vesta, relief displayed in Rome at the Mostra Augustea held in 1937-1938, and currently in the Villa Albani in Rome Rome Mostra Augustea Relief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Sacrificial scene, bas-relief from the Arch of Settimio Severo, in Leptis Magna. The work was displayed at the Augustea Exhibit of the Roman World held in Rome in 1937-1938 Rome Palazzo delle

Frieze of the altar of Ara Pacis, Rome Rome Ara Pacis Museum Frieze, Relief Augustan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Sacrifice scene, fresco in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Relief depicting a sacrificial offering by Silenus and a satyr, on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Relief. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:II sec. d.C

Relief depicting a sacrificial offering to Bacchus, taken from Pireus, on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Relief Hellenistic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Relief depicting a sacrifice of Bacchus and Silenus on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Relief depicting the sacrifice of a bull, taken from Rome, on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Mithras killing a bull: bas-relief on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Relief depicting the Mithraic sacrifice, in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Portrait of Caracalla while performing a sacrifice; detail fo the Arch of the Argentari in Rome Rome Trimphal Arch, Low Relief, Basrelief Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Settimio Severo and his wife Giulia offering a sacrifice; detail of the Arco degli Argentari of Rome Rome Trimphal Arch, Low Relief, Basrelief Severan Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Relief depicting the sacrifice of a bull on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Sacrificial scene in the Temple of Neptune at Rome: work on display in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Detail of the side of a sacrificial altar in the Temple of Fortuna Augusta, in the archaeological site of Pompeii Pompeii Archaeological site, Temple of Fortuna Augusta Altar Roman Art, Europe

Stamnos penthouse with sacrifice to Dionysus, pottery, Painter of the dinos or of the deinos (att)
Stamnos penthouse with sacrifice to Dionysus, pottery, Painter of the dinos or of the deinos (att. In 400 a.C.), National Archaeological Museum, Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Vase

Sarcophagus with the Sacrifice of Polissena in the Archeological Section of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Orvieto Orvieto Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Sarcophagus with Achilles sacrificing the young trojans on the tomb of Patroclus in the Archeological Section of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Orvieto Orvieto Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Relief with sacrifice scene, National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1915-1920 ca

Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting animal sacrifices
3119141 Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting animal sacrifices by Egyptian; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting depicting animal sacrifices from Thebes, Luxor)

The Roman Empire - sacrifice to the Gods (print)
3794120 The Roman Empire - sacrifice to the Gods (print) by Williamson, J. (fl.1850-1919); (add.info.: The Roman Empire - a sacrifice to the gods Romans, toga, togas, ram, rams, wreath, oracle)

Luxor Temple: Sacrificed cows (relief)
8585963 Luxor Temple: Sacrificed cows (relief) by Egyptian; Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Jason and Pelias, from the House of Jason, or of the Fatal Loves, Pompeii, 1st century AD (fresco)
IND106388 Jason and Pelias, from the House of Jason, or of the Fatal Loves, Pompeii, 1st century AD (fresco) by Roman (1st century AD); height:190 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Jephthah, 1867 (oil on canvas)
NGW184269 Jephthah, 1867 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 127x162.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The new word
Claudio Montegriffo (Nero)

High Temple (the highest temple in Lamanai), Ancien tMaya Ruins, Lamanai, Belize

Temple of the Masks, El Peten, Grand Plaza, Tikal National Park, Guatemala

Temple of the Masks, El Peten, Grand Plaza, Tikal National Park

Ball Court, Uxmal Archaeological Site, Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico

Kukulkan Temple Pyramid (El Castillo), Ancient Maya Ruins, Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico UNESCO

Tikal National Park - Temple V, Ancient Maya Ruins, Yucatan, Guatemala UNESCO

Temple V, Ancient Maya Ruins, Tikal National Park, Yucatan, Guatemala UNESCO

Ancient Maya Ruins, Tikal National Park, Yucatan, Guatemala

Maya Ruins - Temple IV, Tikal National Park, Guatemala, Yucatan, UNESCO

Ancient Maya Ruins, Tikal National Park, Guatemala, UNESCO

Temple of the Masks, Mayan Ruins, Tikal National Park, Guatemala, Yucatan, UNESCO

Maya Ruins - Temple of the Great Jaguar (Templo del Gran Jaguar), Tikal National Park, Guatemala, UNESCO

Ruin of Maya Palace, Palenque Archaeological Site, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Ruin of Maya Palace, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

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"Sacrifice: A Testament of Courage and Devotion" In the depths of history, it has been a resounding theme that echoes through time. From James Clark's poignant painting "The Great Sacrifice, " depicting the harrowing reality of World War 1, to the ancient rituals observed by King Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti in Egypt, it has always held immense significance. Propaganda posters during wartime, like Moloch's powerful statement or the Prime Minister's proclamation, aimed to rally nations together in times of turmoil. These visual reminders showcased the sacrifices made by countless individuals for a greater cause. One cannot forget D-Day when Americans landed on foreign shores with unwavering determination. Their selfless acts exemplified sacrifice as they fought valiantly for freedom and justice. Artistic expressions also captured this profound concept. The ink-on-paper portrayal of two nude men standing, one holding a lamb symbolizes sacrifice's vulnerability and innocence intertwined. Similarly, Agnus Dei's oil on canvas masterpiece from c. 1635-40 evokes deep emotions through its depiction of sacrificial lambs. Religious narratives have long embraced sacrifice as well; Abraham sacrificing Isaac at the Gate of Paradise door reminds us that even revered figures faced agonizing choices for their beliefs. Passover rituals originating in ancient Egypt signify liberation achieved through ultimate sacrifices. Human customs throughout ages have demanded personal sacrifices too - Marcus Curtius' heroic act depicted by Hendrik Goltzius showcases an individual willingly giving up his life for Rome's preservation. Peter Paul Rubens' "Le Coup de Lance" further illustrates humanity’s capacity to make great sacrifices for honor and duty. Sacrifice stands as an eternal testament to courage and devotion across cultures and eras alike, and is a reminder that sometimes we must relinquish our own desires or comforts for something greater than ourselves – be it love, freedom, faith or societal progress.