Scene of Sacrifice with Warrior Killing Ram and Four Other Figures, from "Ex Antiquis Cameorum et Gemmae Delineata/ Liber Secundus/et ab Enea Vico Parmen Incis" 1599 - 1622

This anonymous engraving, titled "Scene of Sacrifice with Warrior Killing Ram and Four Other Figures", is a depiction of a ritualistic scene. The central figure, a warrior in a helmet, is shown slaying a ram, likely a sacrifice. The scene also includes four other figures, including a kneeling man preparing the sacrifice and a woman standing with a staff. The engraving likely draws inspiration from ancient art and artifacts, as suggested by its title and date. Its detailed lines and dramatic composition create a captivating scene of ritualistic violence and religious fervor.