Abraham and Isaac

Attributed to Hermann Weyer

Associated Names
Hermann Weyer

Artist, German, 1596 - c. 1621

The image displays two figures in an outdoor setting. One figure is a man in a long coat and hat, while the other figure appears to be a child holding a container. A tall, bent tree stands between them, leading the eye upwards. In the background, there is a village with a steeple on the horizon. Surrounding the village are loosely sketched buildings and foliage in muted shades of gray and brown. The sky is lightly clouded with gentle strokes indicating a peaceful, natural environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black and gray ink with gray wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15.5 x 20 cm (6 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.78.1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right verso illegible inscription in graphite

Wikidata ID

Q64536846

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