Holy Bishopric of Morphou:The Sacrifice of Isaac and aniconic decoration, Church of the Archangel Michael in Pedoulas

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Authors:	Minas
Title:	Holy Bishopric of Morphou:The Sacrifice of Isaac and aniconic decoration, Church of the Archangel Michael in Pedoulas
Start date:	1474
End date:	1474
Historical Period:	Late Byzantine Period
Description:	Abraham, obeying God's commandment, bare knife in hand, is ready to slaughter his only son, Isaac. The latter is shown lying on the ground, bound hand and feet, as his father lifts the boy's head upwards, ready for the sacrifice. An Angel of the Lord appears in the left corner to stop the slaughter.
Place:	Archángelos Michaíl, Cyprus
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	paint (coating)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	OUC Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Physical type:	mural paintings (visual works)
Material and technique:	painting (image-making)
Data provider:	Open University of Cyprus
License:	All rights reserved
Rights holder:	Holy Bishopric of Morphou
Appears in Collections:	BYZART