The Angels Appearing to Abraham

The Angels Appearing to Abraham

Francesco Guardi

1754

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows three angels visiting Abraham, with one of them speaking to Sarah, who is hiding behind a door. The angels are dressed in pastel colors and have feathery wings, which adds a sense of softness to the scene. This moment is a key part of the biblical story. To learn more about this style of painting, check out the museum where this work is held, The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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