Sacrifice of Abraham

Etienne Delaune

Associated Names
Etienne Delaune

Artist, French, 1518/1519 - 1583

The image shows a stepped platform with two human-like figures at the top, a spire emitting swirling smoke, a humanoid figure at the base, and mythical creatures below the steps. Ornamental motifs, whimsical creatures, and decorative elements fill the scene. The border includes floral vines, stylized urns, and winged creatures with coiled tails and elaborate headdresses in the corners. The art style appears to be influenced by Renaissance or Baroque styles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 8.3 × 10.5 cm (3 1/4 × 4 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3470

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 432

  • Series Title

    Old Testament Subjects [R.D. 428-433]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q64955826

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