The Sacrifice of Isaac
1527
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1527
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see Abraham gripping a knife above his bound son, Isaac. His face twists between sorrow and faith. An angel’s hand stops the blade mid-air. Andrea del Sarto shows every emotion in one moment. The tension in their bodies feels real, like ancient statues come to life. The angel’s sudden appearance makes this dramatic. It’s unfinished, so you see the artist’s pencil lines under the paint. Check out Andrea del Sarto (Italian, 1486–1530) for more.
