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Abraham Entertaining the Angels

Jan Tengnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting a historical scene outside a structure with elaborate drapery and winged figures. The image shows a group of figures gathered around a rectangular table with a detailed cloth cover, near a house or building. The figures are intricately dressed in flowing garments, with some adorned with wings. The scene also includes architectural elements like a building with a visible window and door, set against a landscape with trees and a distant view of mountains. Dramatic clouds fill the sky, adding depth to the setting. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to give texture and dimension to the figures and the environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1610/1620
Medium
pen and brown ink with wash over black chalk and graphite on laid paper; laid down
Dimensions
3477 × 4846 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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