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Drotte (priest) and fola (pretress), of the Gothic peoples of Scandinavia, in the background a naked pretress carries out a human sacrifice - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878) from an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith (1776-1859)
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Drotte (priest) and fola (pretress), of the Gothic peoples of Scandinavia, in the background a naked pretress carries out a human sacrifice - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878) from an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith (1776-1859)
FLO4608365 Drotte (priest) and fola (pretress), of the Gothic peoples of Scandinavia, in the background a naked pretress carries out a human sacrifice - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878) from an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith (1776-1859), extracted from original Costume of the inhabitants of the British Isles, by Samuel Meyrick (1783-1848), 1821 - A Tte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandinavians. He wears a long habit and holds a large horn of gold to receive a human blood sacrifice. She wears a scapular, short linen skirt, trousers, carries the sacrificial knife inscribed with Runes. In the background, a naked Fola performs a human sacrifice. Handcoloured aquatint by R. Havell from an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Samuel Meyrick's Costume of the Original Inhabitants of the British Islands, London, 1821.; (add.info.: Drotte (priest) and fola (pretress), of the Gothic peoples of Scandinavia, in the background a naked pretress carries out a human sacrifice - Forte water by Robert Havell (1793-1878) from an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith (1776-1859), extracted from original Costume of the inhabitants of the British Isles, by Samuel Meyrick (1783-1848), 1821 - A Tte and a Fola, priest and priestess of the Gothic Scandinavians. He wears a long habit and holds a large horn of gold to receive a human blood sacrifice. She wears a scapular, short linen skirt, trousers, carries the sacrificial knife inscribed with Runes. In the background, a naked Fola performs a human sacrifice. Handcoloured aquatint by R. Havell from an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Samuel Meyrick's Costume of the Original Inhabitants of the British Islands, London, 1821.); © Florilegius
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This haunting image captures a moment of ancient ritual among the Gothic peoples of Scandinavia, depicted in exquisite detail by artist Robert Havell. In the foreground, a Drotte (priest) stands solemnly in his long habit, holding a large horn of gold to receive a human blood sacrifice. Beside him, a Fola (priestess) is dressed in traditional garb, with runes inscribed on her sacrificial knife.
In the background, a naked Fola carries out the gruesome act of human sacrifice, adding an eerie and unsettling element to the scene. The intricate hand-colored aquatint brings this chilling moment to life with vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail.
The illustration is extracted from Samuel Meyrick's "Costume of the Inhabitants of the British Isles," providing valuable insight into the customs and practices of these ancient peoples. The juxtaposition of religious ceremony and violence creates a sense of unease and fascination for modern viewers.
Through this print, we are transported back in time to witness a dark and mysterious aspect of Gothic culture that continues to captivate our imagination centuries later. Robert Havell's skillful rendering allows us to glimpse into this distant world where priests and priestesses carried out rituals that were both sacred and savage.
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