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The Sacrifice of Abraham
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The Sacrifice of Abraham

Ferdinand Bol · 1632 - 1680 · etching; drypoint; paper

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

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Isaac lies half-naked and bound on the ground, a pile of firewood lies by his head. His father Abraham sits next to him and is about to draw the knife from the scabbard, from heaven comes an angel who grabs his arm and holds him back.

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Credit lineOffer van Abraham. 1632 - 1680. Ferdinand Bol. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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