About the creation

Anthology of Iskandar Sultan (ms. L.A. 161, vol. 2, fol. 326v): Sacrifice of Abraham

Artist name: Unknown artist

Abraham is about to slash the throat of his little son, who kneels before him blindfolded. A winged angel gestures toward Abraham and points at the ram, whose horn touches the child’s hand. Above, four winged angels look on in conversation.

Source: Genesis 22

Technique: Color illustration

Location: Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon

Date: 1410