A black and white etching depicts a biblical scene. A man and woman stand on the right side, looking at an angel seated on a rock on the right. The man has a long beard and turban, while the woman stands beside him. The angel has long hair, wings, and a robe. A donkey and several sheep are on the left. A house, trees, and a hill are in the background. The man and woman are dressed in robes. The angel appears to be speaking. The scene is outdoors. Gerrit Claesz. Bleker created this work titled "An Angel Foretells the Birth of Abraham's Son".
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 1263 × 882 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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