Abraham Kneeling before the Three Angels

c. 1745

Joseph Wagner (publisher) after Jacopo Amigoni

Associated Names
Joseph Wagner

Publisher, German, 1706 - 1780

Jacopo Amigoni

Artist After, Italian, 1675 - 1752

This is a drawing of divine messengers appearing in a rustic setting. The scene features several angelic figures interacting with a person kneeling before them. Elements such as trees, a rural house, flowing garments, and delicate lines create a sense of movement and ethereality. Fine details like the texture of leaves and architectural features add depth. The border of the image is embellished with ornate flourishes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to plate mark): 51.6 x 33.6 cm (20 5/16 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.84.5

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Liechtenstein Collection; (Helmut H. Rumbler, Frankfurt); purchased 1984 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: aa5.; lower right in plate: Appo Wagner in Venezia; across bottom in plate inscription in four lines

Wikidata ID

Q74066159

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