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Hospitality of Abraham

Hospitality of Abraham is an unspecified painting by the Russian Icon artist Andrei Rublev. It dates from 1420 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
The 'Hospitality of Abraham' is a painting created by Andrei Rublev around 1420, exemplifying the Russian Orthodox tradition in medieval art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene from the Old Testament, showing three figures seated at a table with a cup, surrounded by a halo, conveying a sense of calm and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Rublev's use of a subtle color palette, with figures dressed in red, blue, and green robes, creates harmony and balance, drawing attention to the central figures against a backdrop of a building and a tree.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Tretyakov Gallery, representing Rublev's significant contribution to medieval Russian religious art as a renowned icon painter.
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Artist
Andrei Rublev (Russian: Андрей Рублёв, romanized: Andrey Rublyov, IPA:; c. 1360 – c. 1430) was a Russian artist considered to be one of the greatest medieval Russian painters of Orthodox Christian icons and frescoes. He…









