Tapestry: Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac (probably from a series of tapestries, subject unknown)

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Tapestry: Abraham's Sacrifice of Isaac (probably from a series of tapestries, subject unknown)

German

about 1600

Object Place: Possibly Wolfenbüttel, Germany

Medium/Technique Tapestry weave (wool warp; wool and silk wefts)

Dimensions Other: 186.5cm (73 7/16in.)
Overall: 253.4 x 188 cm (99 3/4 x 74 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Alfred M. Tozzer

Accession Number64.41

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsFashion and Textiles

ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThis tapestry illustrates the biblical episode from Genesis XXII:3-13. the action of which takes place in an open landscape. Biblical scene as above occupies central area. Wide border containing eight allegorical figures of Virtues (Prudencia, Fides, etc.). Narrow outer border showing intertwined, spiral ribbons. Made in three pieces; joined where upper and lower borders meet field. Colors well preserved. A number of darning repairs. Original selvedges lost, replaced by modern textured bands.

ProvenancePossibly from a private collection, Scotland. 1935, sold by Liberty Limited, London to Alfred M. Tozzer (b. 1877 - d. 1954) and Margaret Castle Tozzer (b. 1886 - d. 1976), Cambridge, MA; 1964, gift of Mrs. Alfred M. Tozzer to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 8, 1964)