Sunday, 4 October 2026

Francisco de Zurbarán’s “Lamb of God” of 1639 and at least seven versions of the subject

A white lamb with bound legs lies on a stone slab against a dark background, a faint thin halo above its head.

Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

The Lamb of God, Francisco de Zurbarán, 1639.

At least seven versions of this subject by Zurbarán are known.

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