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Druids Sacrificing to the Sun in their Temple called Stonehenge
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Druids Sacrificing to the Sun in their Temple called Stonehenge
STC263560 Druids Sacrificing to the Sun in their Temple called Stonehenge, from a plan of Stonehenge by Dr Stukeley in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, engraved and pub. by the artist (engraving) (later colouration) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
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© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Antiquarian Antiquaries Harp Horns Offering Sacrifice Trumpets Worshipping 1687 1765 Pagan William Stukeley
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This print titled "Druids Sacrificing to the Sun in their Temple called Stonehenge" takes us back in time, immersing us in an ancient ritual filled with mystery and wonder. The image, based on a plan of Stonehenge by Dr Stukeley, is housed in the prestigious Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. In this scene, we witness a group of druids gathered within the sacred stone circle. Smoke billows around them as they engage in a solemn ceremony to honor the sun. Trumpets sound through the air, adding an ethereal quality to the atmosphere. The druids are seen making offerings and playing harps while surrounded by symbols of their pagan beliefs. The focal point of this intriguing composition is an ox being prepared for sacrifice. Its presence symbolizes both life and death intertwined—a potent representation of the cycle of nature that these ancient worshippers revered. Human figures can also be spotted among them, participating fervently in this religious act. Through Nathaniel Whittock's masterful engraving technique and later coloration, every intricate detail comes alive before our eyes. This artwork from The Stapleton Collection offers us a glimpse into one aspect of Druidic culture that has fascinated historians and antiquarians alike for centuries. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print from Bridgeman Images' collection, we cannot help but feel transported to another era—a time when Stonehenge stood as not only a physical monument but also as a spiritual sanctuary where rituals like
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