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Woodblock - Dalziels' Bible Gallery - Abraham and Isaac

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Basic Information

Accession Number:2006.1040.13
Collection:Fine Art Prints and Drawings
Date:1862c - 1862c

Maker Information

After a design by:Simeon Solomon - View biography for Simeon Solomon
Engraver:Dalziel Brothers - View history

Notes

The subject of this woodblock is taken from Genesis 22:1-3. This passage recalls the episode in which God orders Abraham to take his son Isaac to Mount Moriah and sacrifice him.

Acquired through the Executors of J N Hart, c.1965.

Further Information

Production Period:19th century
School/Style:Biblical
Medium:Engraved boxwood block.
Material(s):Wood

Dimensions

Height:175 mm
Width:134 mm
Depth:23 mm