Abraham’s Sacrifice

Art Historical Context

In the early 17th century, engraver Andries Stock captured the dramatic biblical tale of *Abraham’s Sacrifice* around 1614, depicting the pivotal moment when Abraham prepares to offer his son Isaac as a test of faith, only to be halted by divine intervention. This engraving, housed in the Art Institute of's Prints and Drawings department exemplifies the Northern European tradition of religious imagery during the transition from Mannerism to Baroque, where artists like Stock emphasized emotional intensity and moral lessons for a devout audience. Printed on luxurious ivory laid paper—a high-qua...