A Scene of Sacrifice 18th century

"A Scene of Sacrifice" is an 18th century anonymous drawing housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York. The drawing depicts a group of figures gathered around a central altar, with a figure ascending to heaven in the background. The figures are dressed in elaborate clothing, and the scene is filled with intricate detail. This drawing, executed in brown wash, is likely a preparatory sketch for a larger painting. The artist's identity remains a mystery, highlighting the anonymity of many 18th-century artists and the continuing interest in unearthing their work and its history.