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Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
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Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236872 Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. He wears a crimson cloak or laena over a toga, and holds a bowl over a sacrificial altar. Children with sacred box and tibia or aulos. Pretre Flamine Romain. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L. Labrousse, artist of Bordeaux, under the direction of Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur from his L antique Rome, ou description historique et pittoresque, Ancient Rome, or historical and picturesque description, Chez Deroy, Paris, 1796.); © Florilegius
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This engraving, titled "Flamen Priest Performing a Ritual in Ancient Rome" takes us back to the ancient world of Rome in 1796. The image showcases a Flamen priest adorned in a vibrant crimson cloak, known as a laena, layered over his traditional toga. With solemnity and grace, he holds a bowl above an intricately designed sacrificial altar. Surrounding the priest are children who play important roles in this sacred ceremony. Some carry sacred boxes while others hold tibias or auloi, musical instruments used during religious rituals. Their presence adds an air of innocence and purity to the scene. The artist behind this masterpiece is L. F. Labrousse from Bordeaux under the guidance of Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur. This handcoloured copperplate engraving was part of their larger work called "L'Antique Rome" which aimed to provide both historical and picturesque descriptions of ancient Rome. Through this artwork, we catch glimpses into Roman society and its religious practices during that time period. It offers us insight into the attire worn by priests and highlights social class distinctions within Roman culture. As we gaze upon this print from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we are transported back centuries ago to witness firsthand one of the many rituals that shaped ancient Rome's rich history and cultural heritage.
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