An Ancient Sacrifice c. 1800

Clément Pierre Marillier's "An Ancient Sacrifice" (c. 1800) depicts a dramatic scene of a ritual offering in an ancient temple. The central figure, a robed priest, holds a cup aloft as he stands before an altar adorned with garlands. The scene is set within a grand classical architecture, emphasizing the theme of ancient tradition. The composition, with its balanced figures and elegant lines, reveals Marillier's skill in neoclassical art. This drawing, likely intended for private collectors, showcases the artist's fascination with the grandeur of ancient civilizations.