Sacrificing Collection (page 5)

Lady Sarah Bunbury Sacrificing to the Graces, 1763-65. Creator: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Lady Sarah Bunbury Sacrificing to the Graces, 1763-65

Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, 1535-55. Creator: Jean Mignon
Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, 1535-55

Magician pointing out a burning head to two youths, from the Scherzi, ca. 1743-50

Abrahams Sacrifice, from The Story of Abraham. Creator: Georg Pencz
Abrahams Sacrifice, from The Story of Abraham

Allegorical scene with a sacrificial lamb, 1640-70. Creator: Giovanni Battista Bonacina
Allegorical scene with a sacrificial lamb, 1640-70

Tobiolus Makes a Propitiatory Sacrifice, from The Story of Tobias, 1543

The Hospitality of Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac, 6th century (mosaic)
XIR154709 The Hospitality of Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac, 6th century (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (6th century); San Vitale, Ravenna, Italy; out of copyright

Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas, at Guatavita, Colombia, South America (engraving)
1624873 Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas, at Guatavita, Colombia, South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacred Antiquities of the Chibchas)

Hebrew Idolatry. --Sacrificing to the Egyptian Apis (engraving)
655278 Hebrew Idolatry.--Sacrificing to the Egyptian Apis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hebrew Idolatry.--Sacrificing to the Egyptian Apis)

Sacrifice of a bull, illustration from L Antique Rome
STC420670 Sacrifice of a bull, illustration from L Antique Rome, engraved by Labrousse, published 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur

Sacrificing human victims to Baal (engraving)
669502 Sacrificing human victims to Baal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificing human victims to Baal)

Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried sacrificing himself
Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried throwing himself on the Austrian pikes at the battle of Sempach, 1386. Arnoldo di Winkelried. After a painting by Konrad Grob

Abraham offering up Isaac
LLM338083 Abraham offering up Isaac by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham offering up Isaac)

Sacrifice to Priapus, 1540 (pen and bistre)
AMO112265 Sacrifice to Priapus, 1540 (pen and bistre) by Lombard, Lambert (1506-66); 26x43 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Summer, Gobelins factory (tapestry)
XIR182161 Summer, Gobelins factory (tapestry) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95) (after); Musee de l Ile de France, Sceaux, France; (add.info.: study for tapesty in Galerie de Saint-Cloud; ); French

Sacrifice of a bull, a ram and a pig in honour of the God mars
XIR176205 Sacrifice of a bull, a ram and a pig in honour of the God mars, frieze from the Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus, from the Temple of Neptune, Rome (stone) (detail) by Roman

A Sacrifice to Hymen, 1875 (oil on canvas)
CH368173 A Sacrifice to Hymen, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 28.4x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hymenaios)

Abraham sacrificing (oil on canvas)
898840 Abraham sacrificing (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tourcoing, France; (add.info.: Abraham sacrificing.); French, out of copyright

Aeneas sacrificing to the Penates, western wall of the Ara Pacis (marble)
704385 Aeneas sacrificing to the Penates, western wall of the Ara Pacis (marble) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museum of the Ara Pacis, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Ara Pacis Augustae)

Plaque depicting St. Mark and the Sacrifice of Abraham (enamel)
XIR180105 Plaque depicting St. Mark and the Sacrifice of Abraham (enamel) by French School, (12th century); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Sacrifice of Abraham (gouache on paper)
CHT252501 Sacrifice of Abraham (gouache on paper) by Persian School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Relief depicting Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c. 1364-47 BC), Nefertiti and their Daughter
XIR173205 Relief depicting Amenophis IV (Akhenaten) (c.1364-47 BC), Nefertiti and their Daughter, Meritaton, Making an Offering to Aten

Peasant leading a cow to sacrifice, from the Tomb of Menna (wall painting)
XIR162114 Peasant leading a cow to sacrifice, from the Tomb of Menna (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Nobles, Thebes

A Sacrifice to Ceres, from Saint-Romain-en-Gal (mosaic)
XIR227686 A Sacrifice to Ceres, from Saint-Romain-en-Gal (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

Dasara festival - Gurkhas - NWFP
Gurkhas sacrificing a water buffalo as part of the Dasara festival, held for 10 days in September October. This regiment are British colonial forces stationed in the North West Frontier Province

A Druid in Ancient Britain sacrificing an Ox
A Druid from Ancient Britain sacrificing an Ox to please the Gods whilst three worshippers watch. Date: circa 400BC

The Eucharist Vanquishes the Heathen Sacrifices, Brussels
494361 The Eucharist Vanquishes the Heathen Sacrifices, Brussels, second half of the 17th century (wool & silk) by Rubens

A sacrifice in Ancient Greece (chromolitho)
3100654 A sacrifice in Ancient Greece (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sacrifice in Ancient Greece)

Marcus Aurelius Sacrificing before the Temple of Jupiter (engraving)
662930 Marcus Aurelius Sacrificing before the Temple of Jupiter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sacrificial scene (mosaic)
XIR173128 Sacrificial scene (mosaic) by Mesopotamian; National Museum, Damascus, Syria; out of copyright

Sacrifice and purification of a bull, and a sailing ritual, from the Tomb of Menna
XIR19819 Sacrifice and purification of a bull, and a sailing ritual, from the Tomb of Menna, New Kingdom (wall painting) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Valley of the Nobles, Thebes

Exodus 12 The First Passover, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica)
STC67477 Exodus 12 The First Passover, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Pausanias making a sacrifice to the Gods before the Battle of Plataea, 479 BC (engraving)
3647026 Pausanias making a sacrifice to the Gods before the Battle of Plataea, 479 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1737 (oil on canvas)
NUL116824 The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 134x160 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

The Dassera, or Annual Sacrificial Festival of the Goorkha Regiments in India (engraving)
1037937 The Dassera, or Annual Sacrificial Festival of the Goorkha Regiments in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dassera)

Historiated initial P depicting The Sacrifice of Abraham
MGN169959 Historiated initial P depicting The Sacrifice of Abraham, from Stjorn ( Governance ) (vellum) by Icelandic School, (14th century); 37x28 cm; Arni Magnusson Institute, Reykjavik

The Angel intervening to stop Abraham sacrificing his son Isaac (colour litho)
5226832 The Angel intervening to stop Abraham sacrificing his son Isaac (colour litho) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The angel intervening to stop Abraham sacrificing his son Isaac (colour litho)
5226695 The angel intervening to stop Abraham sacrificing his son Isaac (colour litho) by Fugel, Gebhard (1863-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sacrificing to Heathen Deities, c. 1890 (engraving)
DGC437471 Sacrificing to Heathen Deities, c.1890 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abraham offering up Isaac
LLM455582 Abraham offering up Isaac by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham offering up Isaac)

Sacrificing to Heathen Deities (engraving)
727798 Sacrificing to Heathen Deities (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificing to Heathen Deities)

Rhamses III Sacrificing (engraving)
5991899 Rhamses III Sacrificing (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhamses III Sacrificing)

Detail of the relief on the Mithraic Altar (marble)
MES408710 Detail of the relief on the Mithraic Altar (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Mithraeum of Circus Maximus, Rome

Scene of a sacrifice by Conon and his family, from the Temple of Bel
XIR226037 Scene of a sacrifice by Conon and his family, from the Temple of Bel, Dura Europos (wall painting) by Syrian, (3rd century BC); National Museum, Damascus, Syria; Syrian, out of copyright

Ancient Greek sacrifices (colour litho)
957853 Ancient Greek sacrifices (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek sacrifices. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Joachims Sacrifice, c. 1490 / 1500. Creator: Israhel van Meckenem
Joachims Sacrifice, c. 1490/1500

The Last Supper, 1547. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Last Supper, 1547

Balaks Sacrifice, and Balaams Prophecy, 1548. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
Balaks Sacrifice, and Balaams Prophecy, 1548

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"Sacrificing: A Timeless Theme of Humanity's Journey" Throughout history, the concept has been deeply ingrained in human culture. From ancient civilizations to modern times, individuals have willingly given up something valuable for a greater purpose. In "The New Jerusalem" from c1900, we witness the sacrifice made by communities as they build a new future together. In Nicholas Roerich's costume design for the ballet "The Rite of Spring, " created in 1912 and later in 1930, we see how sacrifice is portrayed through art. The Girl symbolizes the sacrificial victim who dances with fervor and passion until her ultimate demise. This depiction echoes the biblical story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac on the Gate of Paradise door. Stage designs for "The Rite of Spring" further emphasize this theme. They transport us to an era where sacrifices were made to appease gods and ensure bountiful harvests or victory in battle - just like Alexander the Great on the eve of Gaugamela. In Paolo Veronese's painting "Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, " we witness another form of sacrifice - that which comes from selflessness and compassion. As Christ forgives sins at this feast, he demonstrates his willingness to give up personal comfort for spiritual salvation. Even Greek reliefs depict families making sacrifices, highlighting their devotion towards deities or ancestors. These acts demonstrate a sense of duty and honor within society. "The Temptation of Christ" ca 1885 captures Jesus' resistance against worldly temptations before embarking on his sacrificial journey towards redemption. It serves as a reminder that sometimes one must forego immediate pleasures for long-term fulfillment. Lastly, Peter Paul Rubens' masterpiece "The Sacrifice of Isaac" shows Abraham's unwavering faith as he prepares to offer his son as a sacrifice but is ultimately stopped by divine intervention. This narrative reflects the complexity of sacrifice, where one's devotion is tested but ultimately rewarded.