The Offering of Polyxena for Sacrifice

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A priest is stood by a sacrificial altar with fire on it, leaning towards Polyxena who is being guided by the ghost of her late husband Achilles and other two men.

Harris Museum & Art Gallery

Preston

Title

The Offering of Polyxena for Sacrifice

Medium

ink & matte black paint on paper pasted on card

Measurements

H 25.1 x W 40.5 cm

Accession number

PRSMG : P570

Acquisition method

purchased, 1891

Work type

Drawing

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