Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS H.1 fol. 41r

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Abraham: sacrificing Isaac -- Angel grasps with left hand scimitar held by raised right hand of Abraham, looking up toward the angel. With right hand angel indicates sheep in background. Left hand of Abraham grasps head of Isaac, wearing blindfold, with joined hands raised, kneeling on altar inscribed YSAAC. In foreground are scimitar sheath, bundle of faggots, and pot in which is fire.
Scene in landscape with city in background and hills in distance.