An Antique Sacrifice
1824
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1824
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
An Antique Sacrifice is a 1824 ink by Luigi Ademollo, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a busy scene with many people dressed in old-fashioned robes. A group in the center seems upset, with one woman hugging another. Behind them, a tall statue of a naked man stands on a pedestal. Above, more figures float in the air, holding banners and tools. The background looks like a temple with carvings. The artist used shading to make the robes look heavy and real. The mix of calm and drama in the crowd suggests something important is happening. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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