'Abraham's Sacrifice', 17th century. Artist: Laurent de la Hyre

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'Abraham's Sacrifice', 17th century. The Angel of the Lord holds back Abraham's hand before he sacrifices his son Isaac on the order of the Lord. A lamb for sacrifice is just visible at the right edge of the picture.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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