Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, 18th century
Unknown German, 17th century [?]expand_more
Graphite pencil on paperexpand_more
Gift of Richard L. Hillstromexpand_more 2012.116.3
Not on Viewexpand_more
Abraham Sacrificing Isaac is finely drawn in graphite and appears to be a preparatory drawing for an 18th-century German book illustration. Below the image is a partly illegible four-line inscription. The sweet-faced angel gently restrains the distraught father and points heavenward. Throughout the drawing, one observes firm but delicate outlines and finely modulated shading that beautifully captures the softly raking early-morning light. The ram is seen caught in the brambles to the left, and a mountainous landscape extends into the distance.
Details
- Title
- Abraham Sacrificing Isaac
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2012.116.3
- Provenance
- [Rodman Gallery, New York, sold to Hillstrom, 1946, for $10]; Rev. Richard Lewis Hillstrom, Edina, MInn. (until 2012; given to MIA).
- Curator Approved
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