The Sacrifice of Isaac

Augustin Hirschvogel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an angel stopping a man with a raised knife from making a sacrifice. The man stands over an altar with a bound figure, while the angel intervenes. In the background, there are landscapes with trees, hills, and livestock. Text is inscribed below the artwork. The detailed etching work captures the tension of the scene. An additional figure observes the central action.