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This is a drawing of two figures and a supernatural being. One figure holds a sword and the other kneels before a flaming altar. An angelic figure with wings appears above them, reaching out towards the figures. The background shows rolling hills and clouds. The artwork features detailed line work and contrasts of light and shadow.
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This is a drawing of two figures and a supernatural being. One figure holds a sword and the other kneels before a flaming altar. An angelic figure with wings appears above them, reaching out towards the figures. The background shows rolling hills and clouds. The artwork features detailed line work and contrasts of light and shadow.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Abraham's Sacrifice

Albrecht Altdorfer

Date
in or after 1520
Medium
woodcut on laid paper
Dimensions
block: 12 × 9.4 cm (4 3/4 × 3 11/16 in.) sheet: 13 × 10.4 cm (5 1/8 × 4 1/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.367
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Danube
  • Costume
  • Fire
  • Weapons
  • Figures
  • Smoke
Provenance

Friedrich August II, King of Saxony [1797-1854], Dresden (Lugt 971). purchased by Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA , 1928; gift to NGA, 1943.

NGA object ID 3579. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.