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Cleveland Museum of Art129805landscapeFrancesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793)1750sCC0cma sacred-art portraits sacred art bible joseph brothers family scene oil painting religious historical portrait drama colors earth tones 17th century baroque italian art men table conversation abraham welcoming the angelsFrancesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793) 1750s Italy, 18th century oil on canvas Painting European ReligiousSacred & Devotional Faces in Time
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Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels by Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712–1793) (1750s). Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund Rights: CC0. https://clevelandart.org/art/1952.235.4
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Three of the four pictures in the series depict episodes from the life of the Old Testament figure of Abraham, beginning with the angels appearing to Abraham. According to Genesis 18, Abraham met three men at midday, and, recognizing that they were angels, humbly bowed down to them with his face touching the ground. The encounter incongruously takes place before a marble, classical portico in which a woman lurks, presumably his wife Sarah.
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A biblical scene depicts Joseph, recognized by his ring, confronting his brothers who have brought him his severed brothers' ears.
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