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Manoah's Sacrifice
Manoah's Sacrifice is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Manoah's Sacrifice is a 1641 oil painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, a prominent figure in Dutch Golden Age art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene: a kneeling couple, identified as Manoah and his wife, pray as an angelic figure descends before them. The couple's attire includes red robes, while the angel wears white.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, emphasizing the central figures. The composition and color palette add depth and emotional resonance to the scene, characteristic of early Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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