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The sacrifice of Abraham
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
God never intended to deprive Abraham of his only son, but simply to test his faith. Rembrandt depicted the horrifying scene in a highly intimate manner. The unshackled Isaac does not put up a struggle. Abraham covers his son’s eyes to spare him the sight of the knife he wields. An angel steps in just in the nick of time.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineHet offer van Abraham. 1655. Rembrandt van Rijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
