A White Bull Sacrificed Before a Ruler
Raphael brings a chaotic classical ritual to life in this energetic sketch, likely a study for a larger work. A muscular executioner prepares to strike a bull while flute players serenade the scene, all under the watchful eye of a ruler seated on a raised stone platform. The twisting figures and busy composition show off the High Renaissance master's genius for movement and narrative planning.
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