Not currently on display at the V&A

Poster

ca. 1990 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster, paper with printed design in coloured ink. The scene shows Abraham, he has a knife in his left hand and with his right hand he is holding down the body of his son, Isaac who is blindfolded and has his legs bound together. Above Abraham's head are three angels wearing white robes and green scarves. Next to Abraham is a white ram wearing a garland of flowers around it's neck.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Paper with printed design in coloured ink
Brief description
Poster, paper with printed design in coloured ink, Abraham about to sacrifice Isaac, Iran, ca. 1990.
Physical description
Poster, paper with printed design in coloured ink. The scene shows Abraham, he has a knife in his left hand and with his right hand he is holding down the body of his son, Isaac who is blindfolded and has his legs bound together. Above Abraham's head are three angels wearing white robes and green scarves. Next to Abraham is a white ram wearing a garland of flowers around it's neck.
Dimensions
  • Length: 98cm
  • Width: 68cm
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Dr Patricia L. Baker
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
ME.27-2011

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Record createdFebruary 3, 2011
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