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Sacrifice Collection (#9)

"Sacrifice: A Testament of Courage and Devotion" In the depths of history, it has been a resounding theme that echoes through time

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Ruin of Maya Palace, Palenque Archaeological Site, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

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

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Ruin of Maya Palace, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Ruin of Maya Palace, Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Temple of the Sun, ancient Mayan city of Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Temple of the Sun, ancient Mayan city of Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas)

The Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas)
5984015 The Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 92.1x74.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pittoni)

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Eponymous archons or chief magistrates of ancient Greece

Eponymous archons or chief magistrates of ancient Greece
Eponymous archon or chief magistrate examining a young man 1, and archon with two deputies 2. From ancient Greek vases. Arconti nelL Esercizio del loro Magistrato

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Adoration of the Lamb (Cain and Abel) - Cain et Abel (sacrificing a sheep) in '

The Adoration of the Lamb (Cain and Abel) - Cain et Abel (sacrificing a sheep) in "
LSE4102384 The Adoration of the Lamb (Cain and Abel) - Cain et Abel (sacrificing a sheep) in " Aurea Bibbia classica

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Altar of Incense

Altar of Incense
Incense offering in Judaism was related to perfumed offerings on the altar of incense during the Tabernacle and the First and Second Temple period

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Sacrifice of Isaac, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco)

The Sacrifice of Isaac, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco)
703120 The Sacrifice of Isaac, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome (fresco) by Paleo-Christian, (4th century); Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Martin Harvey as Sydney Carton in The Only Way

Martin Harvey as Sydney Carton in The Only Way, based on Charles Dickens novel, A Tale of Two Cities. circa 1900s

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636, (1914). Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636, (1914). Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1636, (1914). God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Jesus On The Cross With Two Others

Jesus On The Cross With Two Others

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1635. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith (Genesis, XXII: 1-13)

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Christs Passion, detail from the altarpiece of St Antony, 16th century

Christs Passion, detail from the altarpiece of St Antony, 16th century. Depiction of the Deposition and Entombment. From the Church of St Nicholas, Tallinn, Estonia

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

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

Background imageSacrifice Collection: A Sacrifice to Apollo, 1672. Creator: Zacharias Webber

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

Background imageSacrifice Collection: A goat lies on the seafront before being sacrificed by followers of Afro-Cuban Santeria

A goat lies on the seafront before being sacrificed by followers of Afro-Cuban Santeria
A goat lies on the seafront before being sacrificed by followers of the Afro-Cuban Santeria religion in Havana, Cuba, May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Background imageSacrifice Collection: A tourist takes photos of a goat due to be sacrificed by followers of the Afro-Cuban

A tourist takes photos of a goat due to be sacrificed by followers of the Afro-Cuban Santeria religion at the seafront in Havana, Cuba, May 9, 2018. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Spanish legionnaires carry statue of Christ of Mena during Holy Week, in Malaga

Spanish legionnaires carry statue of Christ of Mena during Holy Week, in Malaga
Spanish legionnaires carry a statue of the Christ of Mena outside a church during a ceremony ahead of the Mena brotherhood procession during Holy Week, in Malaga, Spain March 29, 2018

Background imageSacrifice Collection: A dead Llama is seen during a ceremony to bless the mine by offering animal sacrifice as

A dead Llama is seen during a ceremony to bless the mine by offering animal sacrifice as part of Andean carnival celebrations, outside the Mina Itos on the outskirts of Oruro, Bolivia February 9

Background imageSacrifice Collection: the point of no return

the point of no return
Tatyana Druz

Background imageSacrifice Collection: India - Calcutta - Sacrificing a goat early 1900s

India - Calcutta - Sacrificing a goat early 1900s

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Sacrifice of Pharaoh Rameses II to the Gods of Posterity

Sacrifice of Pharaoh Rameses II to the Gods of Posterity
Ancient Egypt - The Sacrifice of Pharaoh Rameses II to the Gods of Posterity (a wall relief from Luxor Temple)

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Slaughter Stone, Stonehenge, near Salisbury, Wiltshire

Slaughter Stone, Stonehenge, near Salisbury, Wiltshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Stonehenge, near Salisbury, Wiltshire

Stonehenge, near Salisbury, Wiltshire
Stonehenge, with Slaughter Stone, near Salisbury, Wiltshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Idol Vitzliputzli (Huitzilopochtli). Mexican idol

Idol Vitzliputzli (Huitzilopochtli). Mexican idol. Engraving. Historia de la Conquista de Mexico, poblacion, y progresos de la America septentrional

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Great Aztec Temple at Tenochtitlan

The Great Aztec Temple at Tenochtitlan. Dedicated to the god of war. Built in a large square, with an ashlar wall, carved on the outside with different loops of chained snakes. Engraving

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Human sacrifices in the Country of the Bakutis

Human sacrifices in the Country of the Bakutis
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Human sacrifices in the country of the Bakutis, near the Equator station. Chromolithography

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Sacrifice

The Sacrifice
A group sculpture of some figures, stood closely together, with limbs entwined, the main feature is that of a man and woman kissing. Used on the Victor Emmanuel II monument in Rome. Date: circa 1911

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Flag

The Flag
An evocative painting of a soldier, who lay dead at the paws of a lion, (a symbol of Britain) with a Canadian red ensign flag draped over him to a grieving gathering of people

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Sacrifice of Noah after the flood, by Leandro Bassano

The Sacrifice of Noah after the flood, by Leandro Bassano
Leandro Bassano (1557-1622). Italian painter. The Sacrifice of Noah after the flood. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Corporal A. Drake VC

Corporal A. Drake VC
A sketch giving an impression of the VC action of Corporal Alfred George Drake of the Rifle Brigade. His citation reads For most conspicuous bravery on the night of 23rd Nov

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Death of Tobias Rehs, 2nd Landwehr Infantry Regiment, WW1

Death of Tobias Rehs, 2nd Landwehr Infantry Regiment, WW1
1914-1916 - For the Fatherland, Death of.Tobias Rehs of the 2nd Landwehr Infantry Regiment on 6/3/1915. Honour his memory, an example and model to those who come after him. By Fritz Erler (1868-1940)

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine

The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine, ca. 1515. Patinir, Joachim (1480-1524). Oil on wood

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The last sacrifice of the women of the Otomie. Date: First published: 1893

The last sacrifice of the women of the Otomie. Date: First published: 1893

Background imageSacrifice Collection: ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVE

ZULU GIRLS BURIED ALIVE
When Muande, mother of Zulu chief Tchaka, dies, she is given an extravagant send-off, one feature of which is that ten girls are buried alive alongside her Date: mid 19th century

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Sacrifice Guinea Customs Human 1737 King Dies

Sacrifice Guinea Customs Human 1737 King Dies
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Background imageSacrifice Collection: MADAGASCAR INFANTICIDE

MADAGASCAR INFANTICIDE
A Madagascar couple lay their infant in the road along which cattle are driven, so that the animals will trample it and bear the responsibility for its death Date: 1845

Background imageSacrifice Collection: TIBETANS YAK SACRIFICE

TIBETANS YAK SACRIFICE
Tibetans sacrificing a yak : at the death of a tribesman the animal is precipitated from a high cliff on which it has been driven Date: 1905

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Goddess Teoyaomqui and porphyry sacrificial stone, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)

Goddess Teoyaomqui and porphyry sacrificial stone, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673396 Goddess Teoyaomqui and porphyry sacrificial stone, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Background imageSacrifice Collection: The Tabernacle in the Wilderness including the Court of the Tabernacle (litho)

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness including the Court of the Tabernacle (litho)
KW363045 The Tabernacle in the Wilderness including the Court of the Tabernacle (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Tapestry panel depicting The Sacrifice of Isaac, made in Sheldon, England, 16th century (wool)

Tapestry panel depicting The Sacrifice of Isaac, made in Sheldon, England, 16th century (wool)
3576250 Tapestry panel depicting The Sacrifice of Isaac, made in Sheldon, England, 16th century (wool) by English School, (16th century); 49.5x48.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Background imageSacrifice Collection: 3670897

3670897

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Andromeda and Perseus, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)

Andromeda and Perseus, c. 1840 (oil on canvas)
MAN62943 Andromeda and Perseus, c.1840 (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 76x63.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by William Etty); © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Medallion with the Sale of Cupids and a Sacrifice to Cupid, 1778-1826 (jasperware)

Medallion with the Sale of Cupids and a Sacrifice to Cupid, 1778-1826 (jasperware)
2641842 Medallion with the Sale of Cupids and a Sacrifice to Cupid, 1778-1826 (jasperware) by Wedgwood, Josiah (1730-95); 3x6 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Religious costumes in Antiquite: from g a d portrait of a Greek priest, minister for sacrifices

Religious costumes in Antiquite: from g a d portrait of a Greek priest, minister for sacrifices
ELD4834370 Religious costumes in Antiquite: from g a d portrait of a Greek priest, minister for sacrifices, a Great Pontiff in ancient Rome (Pontifex maximus), a vestal

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Sacrifice of Isaac, 1585, (oil on canvas)

Sacrifice of Isaac, 1585, (oil on canvas)
7129041 Sacrifice of Isaac, 1585, (oil on canvas) by Pieri, Stefano (1542-1629); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Sacrifice of Isaac, 1585, Stefano Pieri)

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas)

Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas)
868054 Sacrifice of Isaac (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Lodovico (1555-1619) (attr. to); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageSacrifice Collection: Jesus carrying the cross, 1515 (oil on canvas)

Jesus carrying the cross, 1515 (oil on canvas)
868027 Jesus carrying the cross, 1515 (oil on canvas) by Palmezzano, Marco (1458-1539); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Gesu che porta la croce); Photo © Stefano Baldini




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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.