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The Sacrifice of Abraham
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The Sacrifice of Abraham

Robert van Audenaerd · 1685 - 1723 · etching; engraving; paper

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

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Isaac seated half-naked and bound on a pile of firewood; his father Abraham stands beside him with the knife in hand. An angel descends from heaven, seizing the knife and restraining him. Below the image a Bible verse in Latin, Gen. 22, 9.

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Credit lineHet offer van Abraham. 1685 - 1723. Robert van Audenaerd. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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