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
