Abraham Entertaining the Angels is a 1656 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching, Abraham Entertaining the Angels, depicts a scene of hospitality. Abraham, an elderly man with a long white beard, sits on the left, wearing a turban and holding a cup. He is surrounded by three men, one of whom is standing and holding a bow and arrow. The group is seated on the ground, with a table in front of them bearing a plate of food and a jug. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with a sense of depth and atmosphere created by the use of chiaroscuro. The etching is rendered in fine detail, with intricate lines and textures that give the image a sense of tactility. The use of etching and drypoint techniques creates a sense of intimacy and warmth, drawing the viewer into the scene. The image invites contemplation and reflection, much like the works of Rembrandt van Rijn.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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