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Giovanni Battista Gaulli, called Baciccio
Italian, 1639-1709

Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac, ca. 1685-90
Oil on canvas

Gift of Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1958.31

The theme of sacrifice, seen in the other painting
by Baciccio in this gallery, is repeated in this work.
At God's command, Abraham is about to sacrifice
his only son, Isaac. Having tested Abraham's faith
and devotion, God sends an angel to halt the slaying.