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Elizabeth I oak carved panel
- Period
- Circa 1580 - 1600
- Origin
- Possibly North Devon
- Dimensions
- W 21 3/4" × H 19 3/4" × D 3"
- Reference
- #Marh2068
This piece has been sold. It is shown here for reference in our archive.
Description
Elizabeth I oak carved panel depicting the Binding of Isaac. According to the Hebrew Bible, God commands Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice. After Isaac is bound to an altar, a messenger from God stops Abraham before the sacrifice finishes, saying “now I know you fear God.” Abraham looks up and sees a ram and sacrifices it instead of Isaac.