The Scapegoat 1861

"The Scapegoat" is a 1861 print by Charles Henry Mottram, a British artist. The artwork is a black and white depiction of a goat standing in a desolate landscape. It depicts the biblical story of the scapegoat, a goat sent into the wilderness carrying the sins of the people. The print highlights the goat's isolation and forlornness with a backdrop of a vast, dry, and rocky landscape. It is a powerful image that evokes a sense of sacrifice and redemption.