Sacrifice of Issac

Artist Thomas Worlidge (British; English, 1700 - 1766)

Date1752

Place of ManufactureEngland, Europe

Mediumetching Medium Remarks: ink

DimensionsOverall (image): 19.2 × 14.9 cm Other (plate): 19.5 × 15.4 cm Other (support): 20.2 × 15.8 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Warner

Object number1982.073.015

Descriptionin the center of the image, an older man(Abraham) with a turban & beard has his right arm around the shoulder of a boy(Issac) who is carrying fire logs, his left hand & index finger points skyward; to the right of the image is a stone pyre? & beneath this an incense burner; the boy's left hand is pointing skyward

Status

Not on view