Isaac on the Altar

Randolph Rogers

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Randolph Rogers (American, 1825–1892). Isaac on the Altar, Modelled 1863–1864. Marble, With Base: 79 1/4 x 26 1/8 x 22 1/2 in. (201.3 x 66.4 x 57.2 cm) Statue: 41 5/8 x 18 1/2 x 20 in. (105.7 x 47 x 50.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mary S. Croxson, 18.180a-b. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

American Art

Title

Isaac on the Altar

Date

Modelled 1863–1864

Geography

Place made: United States

Medium

Marble

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

With Base: 79 1/4 x 26 1/8 x 22 1/2 in. (201.3 x 66.4 x 57.2 cm) Statue: 41 5/8 x 18 1/2 x 20 in. (105.7 x 47 x 50.8 cm)

Signatures

Incised on back of stack of logs: "Randolph Rogers, Rome."

Inscriptions

Inscribed on front of base: "Abraham lay not thy hand upon the lad."

Credit Line

Gift of Mary S. Croxson

Accession Number

18.180a-b

Have information?

Have information about an artwork? Contact us at

bkmcollections@brooklynmuseum.org.