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The Sacrifice of Abraham
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The Sacrifice of Abraham

1645 - 1646 · letterpress printing; plakken; houtsnede; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Abraham raises his knife to kill his son Isaac, who lies bound on the altar. However, an angel holds him back and points to a ram that can be sacrificed. The print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineOffer van Abraham. 1645 - 1646. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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