About the creation
The sacrifice of Isaac
Artist name: Rembrandt (van Rijn)
An angel hugs Abraham who holds the knife in his left hand, away from Isaac. Isaac kneels beside Abraham, his eyes covered by his father’s hand. Abraham looks back towards the angel.
Source: Genesis 22
Technique: Engraving
Location: Staatliches Museum, Schwerin
Date: 1655
Dimensions: 15.8 x 13.3
