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Abraham's Sacrifice

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing showing two figures and an altar. The image features a figure with a long beard holding a knife and another figure, possibly an angelic being with wings, leaning in close. They are surrounded by dramatic elements, including a sacrificial altar with a cross-like structure and a ram in the background. The intricate use of lines and cross-hatching techniques adds a dynamic and textured quality to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1655
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3540 × 4180 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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