Artwork

Abraham bewirtet die drei Engel

Abraham bewirtet die drei Engel, by Abraham van Diepenbeeck, unspecified, 1635
Abraham bewirtet die drei Engel, by Abraham van Diepenbeeck, unspecified, 1635

Abraham bewirtet die drei Engel is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Abraham van Diepenbeeck. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Abraham bewirtet die drei Engel is a 1635 painting by Abraham van Diepenbeeck, a Dutch artist active in Antwerp during the Flemish Baroque period. The work is a religious genre painting held in the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Abraham hosting three angels, a biblical scene rendered with an atmosphere of reverence and devotion. The figures are arranged around a table, with Abraham kneeling on the floor, emphasizing the narrative's emotional and spiritual significance.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases van Diepenbeeck's use of chiaroscuro, creating depth and volume through the manipulation of light and shadow. This technique draws attention to the central figures and adds to the overall dramatic effect, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque style.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Abraham van Diepenbeeck

Artist

Abraham van Diepenbeeck

Abraham van Diepenbeeck (9 May 1596 (baptised) – between May and September 1675) was a Dutch painter, draftsman, glass painter, print maker and tapestry designer who worked most of his active career in Antwerp.