Abraham Kneeling before the Three Angels
1745
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1745
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Abraham Kneeling before the Three Angels is a 1745 ink by Joseph Wagner, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This scene shows a group of figures in a wooded area. Three winged beings—likely angels—stand near a tree, while a man kneels on the ground, holding a staff. A woman sits nearby, touching his shoulder, and a small child plays with a sheep. The background has a building and more trees, all drawn with careful lines and shading. The angels seem to be delivering important news, as suggested by their gestures. This work is made using a technique that creates fine, detailed lines—likely the same method used for printed books at the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Wagner made prints with acid and needles.
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