11367 Bernard Montfaucon (1655–1741) – Classical Scenes of Roman Sacrificial Rituals – Engraving (18th Century)
"Sacrifices" illustrates five distinct classical scenes depicting the ritualistic practices of ancient Rome. The largest rectangular composition at the top shows a group of figures, including a seated warrior with a shield and a standing priestess, engaged in a purification or preparation ceremony. Below this are four smaller oval and circular vignettes: one depicting two draped figures performing a libation at an altar, a Roman coin or medallion, a youth pouring liquid into a large urn, and two nude male figures preparing a sacrificial animal over a small flame. This copper engraving was published in the monumental series L'antiquite expliquee et representee en figures in Paris.
Bernard Montfaucon was a French Benedictine monk and pioneering scholar of the Maurist congregation who is considered one of the founders of modern archaeology. He dedicated his life to the study of primary sources and ancient monuments, aiming to provide a comprehensive visual history of the classical world. His most famous work, a multi-volume encyclopedic set, documented thousands of artifacts and remained a standard reference for historians and artists throughout the eighteenth century. Montfaucon's methodical approach to classifying material culture significantly advanced the field of paleography and the preservation of historical knowledge.
Artist or Maker: Bernard Montfaucon.
Dimensions: Approximately 42 cm x 27 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: (18th Century).
Condition Report:
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| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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