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The image displays two figures in an outdoor setting. One figure is a man in a long coat and hat, while the other figure appears to be a child holding a container. A tall, bent tree stands between them, leading the eye upwards. In the background, there is a village with a steeple on the horizon. Surrounding the village are loosely sketched buildings and foliage in muted shades of gray and brown. The sky is lightly clouded with gentle strokes indicating a peaceful, natural environment.
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The image displays two figures in an outdoor setting. One figure is a man in a long coat and hat, while the other figure appears to be a child holding a container. A tall, bent tree stands between them, leading the eye upwards. In the background, there is a village with a steeple on the horizon. Surrounding the village are loosely sketched buildings and foliage in muted shades of gray and brown. The sky is lightly clouded with gentle strokes indicating a peaceful, natural environment.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Abraham and Isaac

Attributed to Hermann Weyer

Medium
pen and black and gray ink with gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 15.5 x 20 cm (6 1/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1974.78.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Old Testament
  • religious
  • Abraham
  • Isaac
Inscription

lower right verso illegible inscription in graphite

NGA object ID 54717. 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.