Roman sculpture Sacrifice of Isaac - Barcelona

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Sat, 03/25/2017 - 15:05 - Sacrifice of Isaac (4th century sarcophagus) - Barcelona 25/03/2017
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This 4th centure sculpure illustrating "The Sacrifice of Isaac" is located in the Museum Frederic Marès is part of a sarcophagus replete with Christian themes.

 

Abraham takes Isaac to Mount Moriah, preparing to offer him as a burnt sacrifice, as he is about to strike, an angel of the Lord intervenes, stopping him and providing a ram caught in a thicket as a substitute.1