The Sacrifice of Isaac 1695 - 1739
louisdesplaces
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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black and white format
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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black and white theme
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black colour
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black and white
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repetition of black colour
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carved
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men
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angel
“The Sacrifice of Isaac” is an etching and engraving created by French artist Louis Desplaces between 1695 and 1739. The piece depicts the biblical story of Abraham’s near sacrifice of his son, Isaac, as a test of his faith, with an angel intervening to spare Isaac’s life. The dramatic scene is rendered with a high level of detail, showcasing the emotional intensity of the event. The work is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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