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Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving)
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Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving)
7236782 Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rome. In crimson mantle over blue toga, using a knife to disembowl a sheep on a sacrifical altar. Auspice chez les Romains. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L. Labrousse, artist of Bordeaux, under the direction of Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his L antique Rome, ou description historique et pittoresque, Ancient Rome, or historical and picturesque description, Chez Deroy, Paris, 1796.); © Florilegius
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This engraving from 1796 depicts a haruspex, an ancient Roman religious official, reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep. The haruspex is draped in a crimson mantle over a blue toga and wields a knife as he carefully disembowels the animal on a sacrificial altar. This scene, titled "Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rome" offers us insight into the rituals and beliefs of this bygone civilization. The hand-colored copperplate engraving was created by L. Labrousse under the direction of Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur for his publication "L'antique Rome". It showcases intricate details such as the smoke rising from the altar and various musical instruments scattered around. In ancient Rome, haruspices played an essential role in divination and predicting future events through examining animal organs. This practice was known as augury and held great significance in Roman society. Through this artwork, we catch glimpses of not only religious practices but also elements of social class with its depiction of clothing styles prevalent during that time period. The image transports us back to early 18th century France when it was created. Overall, this engraving serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation of one aspect of ancient Roman culture - their deep connection with religion and belief in foretelling fate through sacrifices.
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