Artwork
Abraham offering Isaac
Abraham offering Isaac is a print by the Baroque artist Johann Gottfried Seutter. It dates from 1725 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print on paper, created in 1725 by Johann Gottfried Seutter, depicts a dramatic biblical scene.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows Abraham about to sacrifice his son Isaac, as an angel intervenes from above; a ram is caught in nearby bushes, symbolizing the substitution that will occur.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by dynamic movement and dramatic tension, with flowing robes and outstretched wings; it is based on a composition by Titian, reworked for the medium of print.
History & Provenance
Seutter's print is a reproduction of Titian's original painting, adapted for a wider audience through the print medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Gottfried Seutter made large religious prints in the late 1700s. His two prints in this bundle show dramatic Bible scenes: Abraham holding a knife over Isaac, and Jesus healing a crowd. These prints copy older…
