Who painted Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham?

Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham was painted by Ludovico Buti in 1598.

Where can I see Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham?

Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham is held by Kunsthistorisches Museum.

What movement is Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham?

Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham

Ludovico Buti , 1598

Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Ludovico Buti. It dates from 1598 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Verheissung der drei Engel an Abraham is a 1598 painting by Ludovico Buti, an Italian artist associated with the late-Mannerist period in Florence. The work is characteristic of the early Baroque style.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a biblical scene: three angels appearing to Abraham to promise him a son. A bearded Abraham kneels before the angels, while a woman in a hooded cloak observes from the side. The figures are set against a distant landscape.

Technique & Style

The composition features strong contrasts and a vivid color palette, with the angels' soft blues and golds standing out. The use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with light and shadow emphasizing the figures' forms and gestures.

History & Provenance

Buti worked on large-scale decorative projects, often in collaboration with other prominent artists, including ceiling decorations in the Uffizi and Santa Maria Novella.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ludovico Buti

Ludovico Buti (c. 1560 - after 1611) was an Italian painter, active mostly in Florence. Belonging to the late-Mannerist period, he worked along with more famous figures as Alessandro Allori, Bernardino Poccetti or Santi…