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Abraham and Isaac on Their Way to the Sacrificial Site, 1665

  • etching, paper
  • 334 x 497 mm
  • Inv. 2015-NA

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Prelude to the sacrifice of Isaac, who carries firewood on his shoulders urged on by his father at left, at right two men, one holding a donkey, discuss Isaac's fate.

Artist

François Tortebat RKD
Clamecy 1616 - Paris 1690
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François Tortebat RKD
Clamecy 1616 - Paris 1690
publisherAAT

Simon Vouet RKD
Paris 1590 - Paris 1649
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Title Abraham and Isaac on Their Way to the Sacrificial Site
Date 1665
Period 17th century
Location Paris TGN
Medium and support etching AAT
Collection print room
Object type etching AAT
Inventory number 2015-NA
Acquisition credit unknown
Current whereabouts Work currently not on display
Permalink https://mskgent.be/collection/work/data/2015-NA
IIIF Manifest https://imagehub.mskgent.be/iiif/3/11233/manifest.json
Art & Architecture Thesaurus 300055874 religious symbolism AAT
Keywords Iconclass 71 Old Testament Iconclass
71C1 story of Abraham Iconclass
71C1131 the calling of Abraham Iconclass
71C1311 Abraham with Isaac, an ass and the servants on their way to Moriah Iconclass
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