Topic: 3. Sacrifice and politics (16th-18th Century)
During the transformative period of the 16th to 18th centuries, the notion of the State evolved into a nearly mystical entity, perceived as immortal and worthy of the ultimate sacrifice. This section delves into the complex interplay between sovereignty, resistance, and sacrifice, a theme explored by early proponents of political tolerance. It also examines revolutionary acts and regicide, viewed through the lens of sacrificial rites. This section includes early modern printed and iconographic sources, along with a comprehensive bibliography from the 19th to 21st centuries, providing a historical and modern perspective on this complex theme
Ausführliche Beschreibung der Marter, eines heiligen und unschuldigen Kinds Andreae, Von Rinn, in Tyrol, und Bistumb Brixen: welches von denen Juden aus angebohrnem Hass gegen Christum, und gesambten seiner Christenheit grausam gequälet und ermordet worden
Ausgburg: Matthias Wolff, 1724.
Saturn and the Jews
in: Journal of the Warburg and Courtauld Institutes, v. 42 (1979), issue : pp.16-27.
Due drammi e un martirio: Scammacca e Elio a confronto
in: Memorie e rendiconti dell'Accademia di Scienze, Lettere e Belle Arti degli Zelanti e dei Dafnici di Acireale, v. 7 (2008), issue : pp.253-269.
Il Tommaso di Conturbia di Ortensio Scammacca fra claccisismo e spiritualità barocca
in: Senecio: Saggi, Enigmi, Apophoreta, v. (2019), issue : pp.1-7.
The Motif of the Corrupted Sacrifice in Aeschylus' Oresteia
in: Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association, v. 96 (1965), issue : pp.463-508.
The Motif of the Corrupted Sacrifice in Aeschylus' Oresteia
in: Transactions and Proceedings of the American Philological Association, v. 96 (1965), issue : pp.463-508.
The Confession of Richard Brandon the Hangman (Upon His Death Bed) Concerning His Beheading His Late Majesty, Charles the First, King of Great Britain; and His Protestation and Vow Touching the Same; the Manner how He Was Terrified in Conscience; the Apparitions and Visions Which Apeared Unto Him; the Great Judgement that Befell Him Three Dayes Before He Dy’d; and the Manner How He Was Carryed to White-Chappell Churchyard on Thursday Night Last, the Strange Actions That Happened Thereupon; With the Merry Conceits of the Crowne Cook and His Providing Mourning Cords for the Buriall
[London]: n.p., 1649.
Fight between Horatii and Curiatii (1612 - 1613)
Musei capitolini, Sala degli Orazi, Rome
A Ruler Performing Yajna (Fire Ritual) (1801 - 1900)
Islamic & Indian Paintings, The Dexter Collection Part II, London
The Torture of Atilius Regulus [1542 - 1543]
British Museum, London
Execution of Egmond and Horne (1568)
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
Atilius Regulus Leave (18th Century)
Fondazione Giorgio Cini, Gabinetto dei disegni e delle stampe (scatola 10), Venice
Amyntor, or, A Defence of Milton's Life Containing I. A General Apology for All Writings of That Kind. II. A Catalogue of Books Attributed in the Primitive Times to Jesus Christ, His Apostles and Other Eminent Persons: With Several Important Remarks and Observations Relating to the Canon of Scripture. III. A Complete History of the Book Entitul'd Icon Basilike, Proving Dr. Gauden and Not King Charles the First to Be the Author of It: With an Answer to All the Facts Alledg'd by Mr. Wagstaf to the Contrary; and to the Exceptions Made Against My Lord Anglesey's Memorandum, Dr. Walker's Book or Mrs. Gauden's Narrative, Which Last Piece Is Now the First Time Publish'd at Large
London: n.p., 1699.
Histoires tragiques de nostre temps. Dans lesquelles se voyent plusieurs belles maximes d'Estat, et quantité d'exemples fort memorables, de constance, de courage, de generosité, de regrets, et reprentances
Paris: Claude Collet, 1635.