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A roundel in the upper left depicts an angel interrupting Abraham, who is about to sacrifice his son Isaac on God’s order. This important Old Testament episode was favoured by Rembrandt, who painted and etched it before including it here. For Saint Paul, the sacrifice was an example of faith in God. In Protestant theology, Saint Paul was considered the most authoritative interpreter of the Gospel – a possible reason for Rembrandt’s fascination with the apostle.
Title
An Elderly Man as Saint Paul
Date
probably 1659
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 102 x W 85.5 cm
Accession number
NG243
Acquisition method
Bequeathed by Lord Colborne, 1854
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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