Abraham Entertaining the Three Angels

About this artwork

hoogte 404 cm x breedte 282,5 cm

Art Historical Context

Ferdinand Bol's *Abraham Entertaining the Three* (1660–1663) captures a pivotal biblical moment from Genesis 18, the patriarch Abraham welcomes three divine visitors—often interpreted as angels or a prefiguration of the Trinity—under the oaks of Mamre. Painted during the Dutch Age, this monumental oil canvas reflects Bol's mastery as a of Rembrandt, blending dramaticoscuro lighting with rich, warm tones to evoke hospitality and divine mystery. Bol, a prominent Amsterdam-based artist (1616–1680), from Rembrandt's intense realism to a more polished Baroque elegance in his later works. This larg...

About the Artist

Ferdinand Bol · 1616–1680

As a very young man, Bol moved to Amsterdam, where he worked under the direction of Rembrandt, with whom he formed a friendship. Comment on works: Religious; History; Portraits