Suovetaurilla de Mars

The suovetaurilia was one of the Roman religion’s most sacred and traditional rites. Depicted here is the sacrifice of a pig (sus), a sheep (ovis), and a bull (Taurus) to the deity Mars to bless and purify the land.

LXXXI pl.a. la 188 pg TII Colone Trajane

Good condition – no foxing; creases consistent with wear.

Framed: 25.15” x 21.25” Image: 13 5/8” x 17.5”