Abraham ontvangt de drie engelen
1677 - 1755
Elias van Nijmegen brings a theatrical flair to this biblical scene, capturing the moment Abraham warmly welcomes three mysterious visitors—angels in disguise—into his camp. The bearded patriarch, draped in rich red and yellow robes, gestures with open hands as if in mid-conversation with a graceful standing figure holding a tall staff. Meanwhile, two other visitors sit casually in the foreground with spears resting on their laps, looking up expectantly as if waiting for the promised feast. The loose, airy brushstrokes and soft watercolor washes give the composition a spontaneous, sketch-like quality that feels almost like a stage rehearsal frozen in time.
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