Who created "The Sacrifice of Isaac"?

The Sacrifice of Isaac was created by Workshop of Luca Signorelli in c. 1500.

When was "The Sacrifice of Isaac" created?

This artwork was created c. 1500.

What medium is "The Sacrifice of Isaac"?

The Sacrifice of Isaac is red chalk with white heightening on laid paper.

Is "The Sacrifice of Isaac" in the public domain?

Yes, The Sacrifice of Isaac is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Sacrifice of Isaac

Workshop of Luca Signorelli

c. 1500

Medium

red chalk with white heightening on laid paper

Dimensions

overall: 24 x 18 cm (9 7/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Woodner Collection

Accession Number

2001.3.3

Art Historical Context

In the heart of the Italian Renaissance, the workshop of Luca Signorelli this poignant drawing, *The Sacrifice of Isaac around 1500. Signorelli, a master ofrian painting famed for his dramatic frescoes in Orvieto Cathedral, captured the biblical drama from Genesis: Abraham poised to sacrifice his son Isaac on an altar, moments before divine intervention. Emerging from his studio—likely the work of skilled apprentices under his guidance—this piece reflects the era's intense focus on human emotion, anatomy, and narrative tension. Crafted in red chalk with white heightening on laid paper, the 24...

The Sacrifice of Isaac

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