Beschreibung
In the biblical narrative of Abraham and the three angels found in Genesis 18, Abraham encounters three visitors near the oaks of Mamre, who are later revealed to be angels. Abraham extends his hospitality to them, offering food and shelter, exemplifying the virtue of hospitality deeply ingrained in ancient Near Eastern culture. During their visit, the angels bring the news that Sarah, Abraham's elderly wife, will conceive and bear a son, Isaac, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham of numerous descendants. This encounter illustrates themes of faith, obedience, and divine intervention, as Abraham demonstrates his unwavering trust in God's promises. The story of Abraham and the three angels serves as a foundational narrative in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, emphasizing the importance of hospitality and the profound impact of divine blessings. Artist: Gustave Dore . Print Size: 9 3/4 ins x 7 3/4 ins Overall Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/2ins. 1870 Wood Engraving after the painting of Gustave Dore. Paul Gustave Dore (1832-1883), famous French illustrator, engraver, painter, and sculptor. He is best known for his highly imaginative and dramatic illustrations. At first he did his own engraving on wood, but as his success grew, his later work was done in collaboration with numerous engravers. His lively illustrations for some 120 books, including Paradise Lost, the Divine Comedy (1861), Don Quixote (1862), the Bible (1866), Balzac's Droll Tales, the works of Rabelais, the Fables of La Fontaine, and other classics, are still admired. He particularly excelled in weird, fantastic scenes. Less popular today are his works in painting and sculpture. This quality engraving originates from an 1870 art publication with a collection of plates, giving some idea of the variety as well as the power of Dore's genius. PUBLISHED DATE 1870 LONDON, PARIS, NEW YORK PUBLISHER Cassell, Petter Galpin. Notes By Edmund Ollier. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE VINTAGE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique or vintage atlas or book publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print I have for sale, like many antique vintage prints and maps that you see online, originate from an antique vintage book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 16347
Verkäufer kontaktieren
Diesen Artikel melden
