Ibrahim about to sacrifice Ismail. Cebrail (Gabriel) stands nearby holding the ram.
Year: Late 16th/Early 17th
From: A miniature painting from a manuscript of Hadikat us-suada, a history of the holy martyrs of the Prophet's family [Ms Or. 12009, fol.19v]
Location: British Library, London [from Turkey]
1. Sacrifice and Bible (16th-18th Century) 2. Sacrifice and religion: Comparisons, Antiquarians, Anthropology (16th-18th Century)
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