The Sacrifice of Isaac

Gaspare Diziani

1755

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Allegory putti

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic scene of a man holding a knife to a boy's throat. The boy looks up with a mix of fear and trust. It's interesting that the artist used a mix of ink and wash to create deep shadows and highlights. The scene feels intense and emotional. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: gouache.