Antique sacrifice 16th century

"Antique Sacrifice" is a 16th-century drawing by an anonymous artist, currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark. The artwork depicts a scene with figures seemingly engaged in a ritualistic event, with the presence of bull-headed figures and a prominent focus on decorative elements, such as ornate urns, hinting at the grandeur and ceremony of the scene. The pen and ink drawing, measuring 198 mm x 266 mm, portrays a scene with a mix of human and animal figures, suggesting an exploration of ancient mythology or religious practices.