Apparition of the Angels to Abraham, from L Carracci by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Apparition of the Angels to Abraham, from L Carracci 

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Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a renowned Italian architect and etcher, created this etching titled "Apparition of the Angels to Abraham, from L. Carracci". The etching depicts a scene from the biblical story where angels appear to Abraham, who is shown walking away from a table at which three other figures are seated. This artwork is a prime example of Piranesi's masterful command of line and detail, a signature trait of his etchings. His focus on architectural themes in his work, including his famous etchings of ancient Roman ruins, is reflected in the way he depicts the surrounding trees and landscape.

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