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The Sacrifice of Abraham
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The Sacrifice of Abraham

Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert · 1596 - 1659 · engraving; paper

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

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An angel prevents Abraham from killing his son Isaac who sits on the altar blindfolded. In the thornbushes a ram is entangled which will be used as a sacrifice instead of the boy.

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Credit lineOffer van Abraham. 1596 - 1659. Schelte Adamsz. Bolswert. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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