Sacrifice of Isaac

About this work

This etching shows an older man with a long beard kneeling beside a younger figure. The man is holding the youth’s wrist while reaching for a knife—both look tense. Behind them, a rocky cliff rises, and a small fire flickers on the ground. In the distance, a town with towers and a church sits on a hill. The scene is based on a biblical story where Abraham nearly sacrifices his son Isaac. The artist used fine lines to show the figures’ emotions and the rough landscape. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Altomonte carved these detailed prints.