The Sacrifice of Isaac

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The artwork depicts the dramatic biblical scene of the Sacrifice of Isaac, where Abraham is poised with a knife in hand over Isaac, embodying intense emotion and tension. Isaac lies exposed and vulnerable, depicting fear and resignation as Abraham prepares for the ultimate act of faith before divine intervention.

The artwork depicts the dramatic biblical scene of the Sacrifice of Isaac, where Abraham is poised with a knife in hand over Isaac, embodying intense emotion and tension. Isaac lies exposed and vulnerable, depicting fear and resignation as Abraham prepares for the ultimate act of faith before divine intervention.

Name/Title

The Sacrifice of Isaac

Entry/Object ID

2006.7.1.8

Description

Part of the CIVA Florence Portfolio. Abraham holds a long knife to Isaac's neck while a faceless body reaches out from the upper right corner. The ram to replace Isaac is present in the lower right corner.

Type of Print

Intaglio

Category

Vault, Abstract, Biblical People
People

Made/Created

Artist

Edward Knippers

Date made

1993

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

23-5/8 in

Width

18 in

Dimension Description

mat size

Height

32 in

Width

24 in

Exhibitions

Florence Portfolio - Center Art Gallery, Calvin College: October 21, 2010 - February 5, 2011
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ Woodlawn CRC Ministry Center: April 19-June 24, 2013
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ Dordt College, Campus Center Art Gallery: January - February 2014
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ ICCF: Grand Rapids, MI: March 6 - June 14, 2015
Loan - Florence Portfolio @ LaGrave CRC: Florence Portfolio – Grand Rapids, MI: May 11 – September 2025