Offer van Abraham 1645 - 1646

"Offer van Abraham" is a 17th-century etching by Dutch artist Christoffel van (II) Sichem, depicting the biblical story of Abraham's sacrifice of his son Isaac. The artwork features an angel appearing from the sky to Abraham, stopping him just as he was about to kill Isaac, who is bound and lying on an altar. The scene is set against a mountainous landscape, with a ram caught in the bushes at the bottom right. This dramatic depiction of Abraham's obedience to God and his subsequent deliverance highlights Sichem's skilled use of etching technique, producing detailed lines and strong contrasts, making it a prominent example of Dutch Baroque art. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.