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The subject of this woodblock is taken from Genesis 22:1-3. This passage recalls the episode in which God orders Abraham to take his son Isaac to Mount Moriah and sacrifice him.

  • Acquired through the Executors of J N Hart, c.1965.
  • © Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

Makers

Association Artist Organisation
After a design by Simeon Solomon -
Engraver - Dalziel Brothers

Inscriptions

Type Position(s) Method Date(s) Notes
DALZIEL SS
Signature - Engraved - In reverse.
 
BAM loan JN Hart Esq/ No 53 (label) / Genesis / 540 (label)/ 14 / [writing obscured by worn paper stuck to block] 2 Abraham &/ Isaac/ Dalziel/
Title reverse Handwritten - Dalziel written bottom to top. The writing is in the hand of the brothers Dalziel.. Ink.
 
C. WELLS / 24 BOUV[ERIE] / STREET / LONDO[N]
Manufacturer's name edge Engraved - Some letters worn away.
 

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