Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac by Jacopo Amigoni. In this dramatic scene, an angel intervenes as Abraham prepares to sacrifice his son Isaac, who kneels bound on wood.

Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac

Jacopo Amigoni

1742 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic 18th-century scene capturing the intense moment an angel prevents the sacrifice of Isaac.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Soft white

About the piece

Painted by Jacopo Amigoni in 1742, this work is a quintessential example of Venetian Rococo drama. Amigoni employs a luminous palette and fluid brushwork to depict the heightened emotion and divine intervention within the biblical narrative of Abraham and Isaac.

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