Offer van Abraham 1682

"Offer van Abraham", created by Valentin Lefebvre in 1682, is an etching depicting the biblical story of Abraham's sacrifice of his son Isaac. The dramatic composition showcases Abraham's raised hand holding a knife, his face twisted in anguish, as an angel swoops down from above to stop him. The etching demonstrates Lefebvre's mastery of detail and the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that creates a strong sense of light and shadow. Lefebvre's use of line and shading brings the biblical story to life.