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Abraham Sacrificing Isaac
Laurent de La Hyre
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 17th-century scene capturing the divine intervention of an angel during Abraham's sacrifice of Isaac.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Aged gold
About the piece
This 1650 masterpiece by Laurent de La Hyre illustrates the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac with the refined grace of the French Attic style. The composition is defined by a warm, atmospheric palette and meticulous figure work, capturing a moment of profound tension and divine mercy under a soft, golden light.
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