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Etruscsan animal sacrificial rites
6339932 Etruscsan animal sacrificial rites by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Etruscsan animal sacrificial rites. Carcasses of animals are pictured above priests, celebrants, male and female dancers and musicians. From a bas-relief on an Etruscan altar. Sacrifizi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1843.); © Florilegius
Media ID 25183546
© Florilegius / Bridgeman Images
Bas Relief Carcass Corsi Giulio Ferrario Il Costume Antico E Moderno Panpipes Rites Sacrifice Celebrants Copperplate Engraving Handcoloured
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This print titled "Etruscan Animal Sacrificial Rites" takes us back in time to witness a profound ritual of the ancient Etruscan civilization. The image, captured by Corsi in the 19th century, showcases an intricately detailed bas-relief on an Etruscan altar. In this vivid scene, we are transported to a sacred space where priests and celebrants gather around the carcasses of animals that have been offered as sacrifices. The air is filled with reverence and solemnity as male and female dancers gracefully move to the rhythm of musicians playing panpipes. Their movements seem to echo the spiritual energy flowing through this ancient ceremony. The hand-colored copperplate engraving beautifully brings out every intricate detail of this historical moment. It allows us to appreciate not only the costumes worn by these participants but also their significance within Etruscan culture. As we delve into this mesmerizing artwork, it becomes evident that it serves as a window into both fashion history and religious practices from centuries ago. This illustration from Giulio Ferrario's renowned work "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World" offers us a glimpse into a world long gone but forever preserved through art. Bridgeman Images has once again curated an extraordinary piece that invites us to explore our shared human heritage while marveling at its diversity throughout history.
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