Artwork
?Abraham's Sacrifice near Bethel
?Abraham's Sacrifice near Bethel is an oil painting by Sébastien Bourdon. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Abraham's Sacrifice near Bethel is a 1640 oil painting by Sébastien Bourdon, a French artist known for his work in multiple mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene from the biblical story of Abraham, falling within the religious genre.
History & Provenance
The work is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Context
Bourdon was active in the 17th century and also created other significant religious works, such as The Crucifixion of St. Peter, commissioned for Notre Dame cathedral.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation: ; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.
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