The Sacrifice of Gideon

Ferdinand Bol

Associated Names
Ferdinand Bol

Artist, Dutch, 1616 - 1680

This is a painting of a celestial being appearing to a man in a wooded area. The composition depicts an angelic figure with wings standing near the center, overseeing a kneeling man who is attending to a ritual or task with smoke rising up around them. The surroundings are densely wooded, with tall trees forming a canopy over the scene. The foliage and ground are depicted with detailed, cross-hatched lines emphasizing texture and depth. This painting is created in the style of Rembrandt, characterized by the chiaroscuro technique, which is evident in the strong contrasts between the light figures and dark background, creating a dramatic intensity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.33.57

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 2, State iii or v/v


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65568325

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