The Sacrifice of Isaac 1729

"The Sacrifice of Isaac" (1729) by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo is a fresco depicting the biblical story of Abraham's near-sacrifice of his son Isaac. The dynamic composition and dramatic use of light and shadow are hallmarks of Tiepolo's Rococo style, highlighting the angel's intervention just as Abraham is about to complete the act. The scene unfolds against a vast, stormy sky, creating a sense of both divine power and human vulnerability. This captivating artwork, likely created for a ceiling, demonstrates Tiepolo's mastery of fresco painting, capturing the tension and divine intervention of this pivotal biblical story.