Voorwerpen uit de heidense offerdienst 1708 - 1780

This red chalk drawing titled "Voorwerpen uit de heidense offerdienst," created between 1708 and 1780 by Dutch artist Jacob Houbraken (1698-1780) is a still life composition that depicts various objects used in pagan rituals. Houbraken's detailed depiction of the objects, such as a bull skull, a hanging oil lamp, and a decorated urn, evokes the atmosphere of a sacred space. The artwork's focus on the instruments of pagan sacrifice demonstrates the artist's keen observation and interest in historical details. The drawing, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Houbraken's skill and serves as a visual record of religious practices of the past.