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Abraham Sacrificing Isaac: M.221 & A-2015

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Abraham Sacrificing Isaac

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Folding fan, depicting Abraham sacrificing Isaac. Isaac kneels, arms and legs bound, on a stone alter. Abraham is stopped from completing his task by an angel, who restrains him. To the right, the face of a ram is visible in the undergrowth. Depicted in panels to the left and right are musical instruments, and the ten commandments on stone tablets.
Hand painted velum leaf, sticks and guards missing.
With box.

Notes

History note: Lennox Boyd Estate. Christie's no. 381

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of inheritance tax from the Lennox Boyd Estate

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2015-04-27) by H.M. Government

Dating

18th Century
Production date: circa AD 1750

Components of the work

Leaf composed of vellum

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.221 & A-2015
Primary reference Number: 204786
Sale number: 381
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 28 July 2015 Updated: Wednesday 15 May 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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