Abraham departs for Shechem / The Annunciation to the Shepherds

This print was used to illustrate two different biblical scenes. First, 'Abraham departs to Shechem'. Abraham looks at an angel who has appeared in the sky. The angel points him toward the city of Shechem in the region of Canaan. Abraham is surrounded by shepherds and a shepherdess with a sheep. In the background of the hilly landscape lies a village where some shepherds are tending their livestock. Second, the print was used to illustrate the subject 'The Annunciation to the Shepherds'.