Manoah's Sacrifice - Archive
Dutch, School of Rembrandt
b. Cleves, 1615; d. Amsterdam, 1660)
Oil on panel, c. 1636.
This piece depicts a moment in the Old Testament story of Manoah, who was seen at the time as a character who exemplified obedience. The style is typical of the Baroque period, with a high contrast between dark and light colours.
This piece has been featured in several museum exhibitions, having the accompanying paperwork and provenance.
Panel: 43.5" h. x 33" w., Frame: 53" h. x 43" w.