The artwork titled “Three Angels Visit Abraham (Genesis, XVIII, 1-8)” is an etching on paper, created by Marc Chagall around the year 1956 in France. It is a part of the series “Etchings for the Bible,” which was executed between 1930-1939 and 1952-1956. Classified under the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement, this piece measures 30.9 by 24.7 cm and falls within the genre of religious painting.
In the artwork, Chagall depicts a scene from the Bible where three angels visit Abraham. The etching portrays the three celestial beings, characterized by their wings, seated before a figure assumed to be Abraham, who stands on the right side. The scene is set against a backdrop that suggests a natural environment, with a large tree and a mountainous terrain. The use of etching as a medium allows for intricate detailing and a somber yet profound atmosphere, reflective of the spiritual subject matter.
