Sacrifice of Isaac (DO BZ.1941.7)
This small wooden relief carving shows the biblical story of the Sacrifice of Isaac, specifically the moment that Abraham is told to call off the sacrifice, as he had already proven his devotion to God through his willingness to sacrifice even his own son for the Lord. This piece is an example of Mamluk art, a subculture of Islamic art. This shines through the specific high and low relief carving techniques and visual motifs used. It also stands as an example of a religious scene that transcended religious strife, being an important moment in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim doctrine.