The Sacrifice of Abraham
1586
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1586
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting, The Sacrifice of Abraham, shows a scene from the Bible. In the center, Abraham is about to sacrifice his son Isaac. An angel is stopping him from doing it. The background has many figures and objects, like animals and buildings. The artist used a lot of details and shading to make the scene look real. The use of gray wash gives the painting a soft, gentle feel. If you're interested in more Renaissance art, you might want to look into the work of artist Lindtmayer, Daniel.
