Sacrificial Altar Collection

The Great Sacrifice of the Romans on Undertaking a War, engraved by R
PML143643 The Great Sacrifice of the Romans on Undertaking a War, engraved by R. Young, from World Religion, published by A. Fullarton & Co. (engraving) by Scott, W. B

La Belle Assemblee, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1787 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190148 La Belle Assemblee, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1787 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.8x35.1 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Peking, the Temple of Heaven, the Sacrificial Altar (colour litho)
3624257 Peking, the Temple of Heaven, the Sacrificial Altar (colour litho) by Liddell, Thomas Hodgson (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peking, the Temple of Heaven, the Sacrificial Altar)

Sacrificing Dolls, 1871 (oil on canvas)
XNT223273 Sacrificing Dolls, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Merson, Luc-Oliver (1846-1920); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

Chacmool (stone)
KW131041 Chacmool (stone) by Pre-Columbian; Cancun, Quintana Roo State, Mexico; South American, out of copyright

King Shamshi-Adad V Stela Nimrud Ancient Assyria
The Stela of Shamshi-Adad V behind a sacrificial altar from Nimrud, ancient Assyria, modern day Iraq. Shamshi-Adad V was King of Assyria from 824 - 811 BC, the year of his death

Young Women Sacrificial Altar c. 1790-1794 oil
Young Women on a Sacrificial Altar, c. 1790-1794, oil on canvas, 99 x 81.5 cm, unsigned, Andries Cornelis Lens, Antwerpen 1739-1822 Brussel

Umbria Terni Amelia Palazzo Comunale Italy italian country
Umbria Terni Amelia Palazzo Comunale, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Architectural sculpture sarcophagus, capitals

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"The Great Sacrifice: Unveiling the Ancient Rituals and Symbolism of the Sacrificial Altar" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of sacrificial altars, where civilizations throughout history have offered their most precious gifts to appease gods and secure their favor. From ancient Rome to imperial China, from Assyria to Renaissance Europe, these sacred sites have witnessed extraordinary acts of devotion and sacrifice. In "The Great Sacrifice of the Romans on Undertaking a War, " an engraved masterpiece by R. , we are transported to a time when war was seen as a necessary sacrifice for glory and conquest. The hand-colored etching published by Hannah Humphrey in 1787 captures both the grandeur and brutality of this ritualistic act. Venturing further east, we find ourselves standing before Peking's Temple of Heaven, gazing upon its majestic Sacrificial Altar depicted in a vibrant color lithograph. This architectural marvel served as a conduit between heaven and earth, where emperors would offer prayers for bountiful harvests and divine blessings. "Sacrificing Dolls, " an oil painting from 1871, takes us into the realm of childhood innocence intertwined with cultural traditions. Here, dolls become symbolic offerings representing cherished memories left behind during times of transition or change. Delving deeper into Mesoamerican civilization, we encounter Chacmool—a stone sculpture embodying both mystery and reverence. These enigmatic figures were used as intermediaries between humans and deities during sacrificial ceremonies—an embodiment of spiritual connection that still captivates our imagination today. Traveling across continents once again brings us face-to-face with King Shamshi-Adad V Stela Nimrud from ancient Assyria. This monumental stela depicts scenes depicting religious rituals performed at altars dedicated to various gods—reminders that sacrifices were not only physical but also deeply rooted in belief systems shaping entire societies.