Melchizedek Blessing Abraham
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see two men in robes standing on a hillside at dusk. One raises his hand in blessing; the other bows slightly, holding a loaf of bread. Schnorr von Carolsfeld painted this Bible scene like a stage set—crisp folds, quiet faces, and a sky that glows without drama. He was part of a group called the Nazarenes, who wanted art to feel simple and sincere, like old church frescoes. Look up the Nazarenes next.
