De ontmoeting van Abraham en Melchisedek c. 1550 - 1570

"De ontmoeting van Abraham en Melchisedek" (The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek) is a tapestry created by Willem Andriesz. de Raet sometime between 1550 and 1570. The tapestry depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis where Abraham is returning from a victorious battle and is met by Melchizedek, the King of Salem. This scene was often used in art as a symbol of the Eucharist and the importance of hospitality. The tapestry is quite large and displays a complex narrative with many figures and details, characteristic of Dutch tapestries from the 16th century. The tapestry is an example of the rich history of religious imagery in art, particularly during the Renaissance, and is notable for its attention to detail and narrative.