Mithras doodt een heilige stier 1564 - 1622

This anonymous 17th century engraving depicts the Roman god Mithras slaying a bull. The image is a detailed representation of the Mithraic Mysteries, a popular Roman cult, with the central scene of Mithras stabbing the bull flanked by figures representing the elements and the constellations. The engraving, measuring 402 mm by 262 mm, is a fascinating example of the artistic interpretation of religious iconography during the Renaissance. This print could be a powerful tool for exploring the intersection of art and spirituality in a time when the Roman world was rapidly changing.