Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Eight Women Sacrificing to Priapus 1530 - 1580

Cornelis Bos's 16th-century engraving *Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Eight Women Sacrificing to Priapus* depicts a scene of ancient Roman religious practice. Eight women offer gifts to Priapus, the Roman god of fertility, while a male figure stands at the center. The scene is rich in detail, capturing the costumes, expressions, and gestures of the participants. This work offers a glimpse into the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Roman world, exploring themes of fertility, ritual, and divine worship.