Band, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered using back and long-armed cross stitches on plain weave Label: linen embroidered in silk with back and long-armed cross stitches, Border of natural-colored linen embroidered in red silk; the embroidery fills the background, and the figures are reserved in the foundation linen. Within a framework of entwined branches, two episodes from the story of Abraham and Isaac: Isaac gathering the firewood, and the Angel staying Abraham's sword. With upper and lower borders of birds, animals and flowers.

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Size: 6564px × 2725px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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