Drie mannen verschijnen aan Abraham / Lot en zijn familie vluchten uit Sodom 1716 - 1791

"Drie mannen verschijnen aan Abraham / Lot en zijn familie vluchten uit Sodom" (1716-1791) is a pair of etchings by Dutch artist Pieter Tanjé (1706-1761). The scenes, based on the biblical stories of Genesis XVIII and XIX, depict the visit of the three men to Abraham and the subsequent escape of Lot and his family from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. The work is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch etching, using careful lines and shading to create realistic figures and landscapes. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistic and religious sensibilities of the time, and reflects the widespread interest in biblical narratives.