Offer van Abraham 1767

Johann Gottfried Haid's "Offer van Abraham" (1767) is an etching depicting the biblical story of Abraham's sacrifice of his son Isaac. The composition shows Abraham kneeling, about to kill Isaac, who lies bound before him. An angel descends from the sky, stopping Abraham's hand. The dramatic scene highlights the divine intervention that saves Isaac, emphasizing the themes of faith and obedience. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Haid's skill in depicting both the emotional turmoil of the scene and the intricate details of the figures and their surroundings.