The Sacrifice of Isaac

The Sacrifice of Isaac

Title

The Sacrifice of Isaac

[Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, revised 2019]

Painting on wood

Medium

Painting on wood

[Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, revised 2019]

Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac was one subject that captured the imagination of those on both sides of the debate. This Old Testament narrative adumbrating Christ's atoning grace was central to all Protestant theologians, but the prophetic vehicle allowed artists who held views similar to Zwingli or Calvin to avoid violating

Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac was one subject that captured the imagination of those on both sides of the debate. This Old Testament narrative adumbrating Christ's atoning grace was central to all Protestant theologians, but the prophetic vehicle allowed artists who held views similar to Zwingli or Calvin to avoid violating their conscience in visually rendering God the Son.

The Sacrifice of Isaac by Lucas Cranach, the Elder, captures the climactic moment of the story: 'Then [Abraham] stretched out his hand, and took the knife to slay his son. But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven, and said, 'Abraham, Abraham!' And he said, 'Here I am.' And he said, 'Do not stretch out your hand against the lad, and do nothing to him; for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.' (Genesis 22:10-12)

[Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, revised 2019]

Attribution
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Attribution

Lucas Cranach the Elder

[Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, revised 2019]

Production date
about 1530 - 1540

Production date

about 1530 - 1540

[Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, revised 2019]

Dimensions
Dimensions of support: 36.2 cm x 18.6 cm

Dimensions

  • Dimensions of support: 36.2 cm x 18.6 cm

  • Dimensioins including frame: 47.3 cm x 29.5 cm x 3.8 cm

  • [Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, revised 2019]

Signature / Dating

none

Inscriptions and Labels

none

Inscriptions and Labels

Inscriptions, Badges:

  • none

Owner
Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, Greenville
Repository
Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, Greenville
Location
Greenville
CDA ID
US_bjumg_P-78-621
FR (1978) Nr.
FR-none
Persistent Link
https://lucascranach.org/en/US_bjumg_P-78-621/

Provenance

  • Julius Weitzner, New York and London, until 1968
  • Bob Jones Jr., 1968-1978
  • Bob Jones University Collection, 1978
    [Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, revised 2019]

Exhibitions

Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery, Greenville, SC USA 2004/2005

Literature

Reference on page Catalogue Number Figure / Plate
BJU Press 2009 503
Authorn. a.
EditorBob Jones University Press, Greenville
TitleFundamentals of Math, Abraham, Financial Manager
Place of PublicationGreenville
Year of Publication2009
Show Literature
Wright 1992 169 (vol. I)
AuthorChristopher Wright
TitleThe World's Master Paintings. From the Early Renaissance to the Present Day. A comprehensive listing of works by 1300 painters and a complete guide to their locations worldwide
Place of PublicationLondon
Year of Publication1992
Show Literature
  • The Sacrifice of Isaac, about 1530 - 1540

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