Abraham and Isaac

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1645

How do you face the excruciating task of telling your beloved son that he – rather than a lamb – will be sacrificed? This is what is happening here. With one hand on his heart and the other pointing upwards, Abraham relates the cruelly inhuman command God has given him while Isaac listens timidly.

Artwork typeprint
Object numberRP-P-1962-13
Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

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