Abraham Sacrificing Isaac
Maker: Unknown
Folding fan, depicting Abraham sacrificing Isaac. Isaac kneels, arms and legs bound, on a stone alter. Abraham is stopped from completing his task by an angel, who restrains him. To the right, the face of a ram is visible in the undergrowth. Depicted in panels to the left and right are musical instruments, and the ten commandments on stone tablets.
Hand painted velum leaf, sticks and guards missing.
With box.
History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 381
Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate
Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government
18th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1750
Leaf composed of vellum
Accession number: M.221 & A-2015
Primary reference Number: 204786
Sale number: 381
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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