“Isaaks Opferung” is a stained glass artwork created by Sigmar Polke in 2009. It is part of the series “Grossmünster (Zurich), Stained Glass Windows (2009)” and belongs to the New European Painting movement. The genre of the artwork is design.
The artwork exhibits a complex and vibrant composition, typical of stained glass windows, divided into multiple sections. The uppermost section features geometric shapes and patterns, enclosed in circular and segmented forms with a dominant green palette. Below, there are multiple stylized figures, presented in a mirrored and symmetrical fashion. These figures are executed in a reddish hue with intricate details. The lower part of the artwork displays vibrant red silhouettes of a person and a ram, situated amidst textured glass pieces of various colors, predominantly white and green. The meticulous arrangement of colors, textures, and forms exemplifies Polke’s innovative approach to the stained glass medium.
