The artwork “God Renews His Promises to Abraham” by James Tissot was created circa 1896 to circa 1902 using gouache on board. It belongs to the Symbolism art movement and falls within the genre of religious painting.
In the artwork, a figure, presumably Abraham, is depicted kneeling on a mat beneath the shelter of a tent. The solitary figure, clad in robes with a head covering, holds his face in his hands seemingly in a moment of profound contemplation or prayer. The muted, earthy tones of the setting and cloth convey a sense of austerity and devotion, emphasizing the spiritual and solemn nature of the scene. The composition suggests an intimate moment of divine interaction, conveying both reverence and solemn acknowledgment of a higher power’s promise.
