The Sacrifice of Isaac, Tobias and the Angel, The Angels Appearing to Abraham, Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels (painting series)
The painting depicts a dramatic biblical scene. An older man with a bald head and a long red cloak is positioned on the left. He holds a large knife in his right hand and appears to be restraining a younger, nude figure with his left hand. The younger figure lies on a pile of wood, their body angled to the right. A winged figure, likely an angel, emerges from a cloud on the right. The angel has blonde hair and white wings. The background shows a body of water on the left and a mountain range. The sky is cloudy and blue.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 664 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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