Offer van Gideon

About this artwork

plaatrand: hoogte 209 mm x breedte 167 mm

Art Historical Context

Ferdinand Bol's *Offer van Gideon* (The Sacrifice of Gideon), created between 1640 and 1644, captures a pivotal biblical moment from the Book of Judges, where Gideon a sacrifice that miraculously bursts into flame, confirming his divine calling as a judge and warrior against the Midianites. As a young artist in Rembrandt's Amsterdam studio during the Dutch Golden Age, Bol drew on this dramatic narrative to showcase his early mastery of history painting, blending religious devotion with the era's fascination for heroic tales. This etching, measuring 209 mm high by 167 mm wide, exemplifies Bol'...

About the Artist

Ferdinand Bol · 1616–1680

As a very young man, Bol moved to Amsterdam, where he worked under the direction of Rembrandt, with whom he formed a friendship. Comment on works: Religious; History; Portraits