About the creation

History bible (78 D 38 I, f. 21r): The covenant between God and Abraham; Abraham circumcises Ishmael

Artist name: Azor Masters

On the left, Abraham kneels on the ground before God, who appears out of heaven. On the right Ishmael, lying on a bed, is circumcised by Abraham in the presence of five other members of Abraham’s household.

Source: Genesis 17

Technique: Color illumination

Location: National Library of the Netherlands, The Hague

Date: 1430

Dimensions: 2.75x1.94