Relief with Abraham Preparing to Sacrifice His Son Isaac

1550-1600 (Renaissance)

12 cm 8.2 cm

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The Old Testament story in Genesis 22 recounts the Lord's testing of Abraham's faith by asking him to sacrifice his own son Isaac as a burnt offering. Although Abrahm was ready to follow God's commands, as was Isaac, the Lord's angel arrived in time to stay Abraham's hand. Thi...

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Tiffany & Co., New York; Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
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