NSFW/Image Macro: Human Sacrifice

This page picture is not terribly SFW, and not terribly illustrative either (probably because of the angle; it's not totally clear whether it's a sacrifice rather than a murder attempt).

I've looked a bit for a replacement. Most hits are from Inca or Maya religions; problem is, they tend to be bloody... Here's a couple than can make it: [1]◊ [2]◊

Others have the problem that they look more like execution than sacrifice: [[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Arago_%E2%80%93_'Supplice_Sandwich'.jpg]] [3]◊

You can find some example in classical arts too: [4]◊ [5]◊

1. 1 is good.

Each of them looks good to me. The losers can go on Image Links.

I'll go with Eddie on this one.

1 would have my vote too, though you guys can still suggest others.

One of those suggestions gave me a Not Found, but the others look fine.

Still, just to provide maximum choice — there's also this◊.

I think this image◊ of an Aztec Sun God sacrifice clearly illustrate the concept; showing both, the sacrifice itself and to whom the sacrifice is being made to.

I like 1.2 or 7. Those slightly more stylised illustrations work better for me.

Don't really have a problem with the current one, though.

edited 4th Jun '14 6:22:56 PM by AnotherDuck

I think number seven is the clearest.

I actually like 1.2 best of everything in the OP, strictly because it fits the art style of the time, with 7 slightly behind it, then 1.1.

edited 4th Jun '14 7:24:49 PM by Willbyr

I agree with Willbyr on this.

1.2 seems best.

I think 1.2 runs the same problem as the original image in that it doesn't show why the sacrifice was killed and could thus be interpreted as someone murdering another person with a knife over a table.

I don't think anyone's gonna get 1.2 confused with non-sacrificial murder. I kinda like that one, but willing to see something better,

Crowner's hooked.

For those among us who might prefer a work, here's one:

What work is that from?

It's a manga called Spirit Circle.

Bump for votes.

1.2 works for me.

Bump for votes.

Time to call this one. Can someone please upload and add the winner? Thanks in advance. Caption or no?

edited 3rd Jul '14 6:24:27 AM by Willbyr

Put up the topmost image and tagged it. No source yet.

Noo! I knew I should've labelled 7 as "AAztec sun god sacrifice"!! Darn you alphabetical order!! #jokingnnotjoking

Anyway, caption or no caption?

edited 4th Jul '14 12:46:30 AM by peasant

I added a source for the artwork as caption. I guess that'll suffice.

That'll work. Locking up.