Abraham and the Angels
1615
Step into a cozy 17th-century farmyard that happens to be hosting divine guests! This circular drawing depicts the biblical story of Abraham welcoming three angels, but the artist has swapped the desert for a rustic scene complete with a thatched roof and waddling ducks. While the winged visitors chat under a tree with Abraham, a woman—likely Sarah—peeks out from a doorway with a serving tray, perhaps laughing at the news that she’ll have a son. The signature at the bottom dates this charming scene to 1615 and credits 'Gerhard T. Borch,' revealing the hand of Gerard ter Borch the Elder.
- Technique
- ink and watercolor wash
- Material
- paper
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