Sacrifice of Iphigenia
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Sacrifice of Iphigenia is a 1750 by Giovanni Girolamo Frezza, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a dramatic scene with a group of people in ancient-style clothing. A woman in a long dress kneels on the ground, reaching toward a man holding a sword. Another man stands nearby with his arms crossed, while others react with shock or grief. In the background, a figure on a cloud holds a child, and a table holds a bowl and a snake-wrapped column. The kneeling woman’s gesture suggests she’s about to give up something precious. The Latin text at the bottom hints this is a story from mythology, not everyday life. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
