Sacrifice of Iphigenia 1673 - 1683

Charles de la Fosse’s “Sacrifice of Iphigenia” (1673–1683) is a red chalk drawing depicting the Greek myth of Iphigenia’s sacrifice. The drawing shows the moment when Iphigenia is being lifted into the air by Diana, who will take her place as a priestess. The scene is filled with dramatic tension, as we see the figures of Iphigenia, Diana, and other bystanders frozen in a moment of anticipation. This drawing is a preparatory work for a painting, which is currently on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.