Identification title(s): sacrifice of abraham. Object type: print object number: rp-p-bi-2436. Catalog reference: hollstein dutch 1. Inscriptions / marks: inscription, recto bottom, engraved: 'perillvstri ac reverendissimo. L. M. Q. Dd. Th. Rombovts' collector's mark, verso lower left, stamped: lugt 240. Description: an angel prevents abraham from killing his son isaac who is sitting blindfolded on the altar. A ram is entangled in the brambles and will be used as a sacrifice instead of the boy. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: schelte adamsz. Bolswert (mentioned on object), after a painting by: theodoor rombouts (mentioned on object), grantor of privilege: unknown (mentioned on object), dedicated to: antonius triest (mentioned on object), commissioned by: theodoor rombouts (mentioned on object). Dating: 1596 - 1659. Physical features: engraving. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process). Dimensions: plate edge: h 407 mm × w 425 mm. Explanation: print after a painting by theodoor rombouts. Subject: what: abraham picks up the knife to kill isaaca ram caught in a thicket is sacrificed instead of isaac. Acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: between 1596 and 1659.
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