Marmeren reliëf met een processie met offerdieren by Anonymous

Marmeren reliëf met een processie met offerdieren 1553 - 1585

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print, relief, marble, engraving

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print

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relief

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figuration

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ancient

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history-painting

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marble

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italian-renaissance

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engraving

This anonymous engraving from 1553-1585, titled "Marmeren reliëf met een processie met offerdieren," depicts a procession of figures offering animals as sacrifices. The scene showcases a bull, a sheep, and a pig being led by figures in classical dress, highlighting the historical context of Roman religious practices. The engraving captures the detail of a marble relief, showcasing the artist's attention to rendering the textures of the figures' garments and the animals' fur. It is a valuable visual representation of ancient religious rituals, now housed in the Rijksmuseum.

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