Emaillen schotel door Pierre Raymond met een voorstelling van Abraham die de giften van de koning van Sodom verwerpt c. 1876 - 1883

This enameled dish depicts Abraham rejecting gifts from the King of Sodom, and was made by Pierre Raymond, with a photograph by Léon Vidal. The piece invites us to consider the intersection of morality, power, and identity. Created in a society deeply shaped by religious norms, it presents Abraham as a figure of uncompromising virtue. His refusal symbolizes a rejection of worldly corruption. In the 19th century, religious and moral narratives were often deployed to reinforce specific social hierarchies. Abraham's choice can be understood as a statement on the tension between spiritual purity and material wealth. This dish prompts us to think about how these historical narratives still influence our understandings of morality and power today. It presents a figure choosing a path defined by moral rectitude, rather than succumbing to worldly temptations.