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🎨 The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1857
by Santiago Rebull 🇲🇽
Oil on canvas. 273 x 186 cm.
Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico

About the artwork:

In "The Sacrifice of Isaac," Rebull depicts the biblical story from the Book of Genesis, where Abraham is commanded by God to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of faith. This theme has been a powerful subject in the history of art, capturing the intense emotional and moral complexities of the narrative.

Rebull’s composition likely centers on the climactic moment when Abraham, resigned to follow God’s command, is about to sacrifice Isaac, who is depicted as submissive to his father's will. At the same time, an angel intervenes to stop Abraham, pointing instead to a ram provided by God as a substitute for the sacrifice. This dramatic and tension-filled moment would be captured with intense emotional expressions and a dynamic arrangement of the figures.

wow, this painting is intense! rebull really nailed the emotions here. can't believe it's from 1857, feels so alive 🌟

Fascinating to see how art has long been a canvas for exploring complex moral and emotional themes, including the sacrifice of one's own.