Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac
Panel
early 17th century (made)
early 17th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Panel of clear glass painted in brown/black pigment, enamel and silver stain with the scene of Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac. German, 17th century.
Abraham is in the act of slaying Isaac and is stayed by the angel appearing among the clouds to the right. The ram is seen in a bush to the left. One corner has been restored with a piece of glass painted with part of a yellow leaf, and the whole is surrounded by a border of plain glass. The painting is in pink enamel, dark brown and silver yellow.
Abraham is in the act of slaying Isaac and is stayed by the angel appearing among the clouds to the right. The ram is seen in a bush to the left. One corner has been restored with a piece of glass painted with part of a yellow leaf, and the whole is surrounded by a border of plain glass. The painting is in pink enamel, dark brown and silver yellow.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Painted and stained glass |
| Brief description | Panel of clear glass painted in brown/black pigment, enamel and silver stain with the scene of Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac. German, 17th century. |
| Physical description | Panel of clear glass painted in brown/black pigment, enamel and silver stain with the scene of Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac. German, 17th century. Abraham is in the act of slaying Isaac and is stayed by the angel appearing among the clouds to the right. The ram is seen in a bush to the left. One corner has been restored with a piece of glass painted with part of a yellow leaf, and the whole is surrounded by a border of plain glass. The painting is in pink enamel, dark brown and silver yellow. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr Henry Vaughan |
| Associated object | 2285-1900 (Ensemble) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 2288-1900 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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