About the creation
Manoah’s Sacrifice
Artist name: Horst Gerrit Willemsz
An angel rises from the altar’s fire in front of Samson’s parents-to-be: Manoah and his wife. Manoah falls on the ground fearing that the sight of the angel will lead to their death, but his wife, who stands in front of him, reassures him.
Source: Judges 13
Technique: Oil on panel
Location: Private collection
Date: 1636
Dimensions: 71.1 x 54.6
