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The Triumph of Isaac

Dirck Volckertz Coornhert after Maerten van Heemskerck

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man named Isaac riding a saddled camel. Isaac holds a long spear and wears a detailed garment with armor elements. The camel is adorned with a decorated harness and saddle. In the background, there is a mountainous landscape with a settlement and figures. A smaller scene on the right shows figures near a sacrificial altar.

Artwork Details

Date
1559 (published 1638)
Medium
engraving and etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4339 × 3486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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