The artwork titled “Abraham, God and Two Angels” was created in 1852 by Gustave Doré, a notable artist of the Romanticism movement. This religious painting is part of the series “The Holy Bible”.
The artwork depicts a poignant Biblical scene with Abraham encountering God and two angels. The figures of God and the angels are elevated on a slight incline, their expressions and stances imbued with a sense of serene authority. Abraham, portrayed in a state of reverent humility, is kneeling before them. His attire is indicative of a shepherd, holding a staff, with a covering that flows around him, emphasizing his submissive posture. The background is marked by an expansive, somewhat desolate landscape with a dramatically rendered sky, which adds to the spiritual ambiance of the scene. Doré’s skillful use of contrasts and fine details invokes a profound sense of divinity and solemnity inherent in this biblical encounter.
