About the creation

Binding of Isaac

Artist name: Boneh Shmuel

Abraham raises the knife above Isaac, who lies naked and untied upon the altar. Isaac is portrayed as a small carefree boy, as opposed to Abraham, who is dressed in black and expresses deep agony through his long face. Abraham looks up and sees a heavenly angel and a ram with a man’s arm, sounding a horn.

Source: Genesis 22

Technique: Oil on canvas

Date: 1973

Dimensions: 130 x 162