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Four classical figures pagan sacrifice 1638 Etching
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Four classical figures pagan sacrifice 1638 Etching
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10 1 4 1430 31–1506 1607–1677 1638 185 Cm 7 5 16 Bohemian Isola Di Carturo Mantua Naked Man Pagan Prague Sacrifice Shields Spears State Two Men Watched Wenceslaus Hollar
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This etching, titled "Four Classical Figures Pagan Sacrifice" transports us back to the year 1638. Created by the talented Bohemian artist Wenceslaus Hollar, who resided in London during this period, it is a reproduction of an original work by Italian painter Andrea Mantegna. The scene depicted in this print showcases a pagan ritual taking place on a serene and mystical landscape. At its center stands a circular altar where an intriguing sacrifice unfolds. A naked man with his body positioned meticulously represents the essence of vulnerability and surrender. His gaze meets ours as he awaits his fate. Surrounding him are four classical figures that embody various emotions and roles within this ancient ceremony. Two men stand guard on the left side, armed with spears and shields, symbolizing protection or perhaps even coercion. On the right side stands an enigmatic woman adorned with weaponry, her presence hinting at both power and danger. A majestic ram's head rests atop the altar, signifying life force or divinity being offered up to unseen forces beyond our comprehension. The composition skillfully captures tension through its juxtaposition of stillness and movement. As we observe this artwork from Artokoloro's Liszt Collection, we are transported into a world where time seems suspended—a moment frozen forever in history yet brimming with untold stories waiting to be discovered.
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