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Abraham Departs for Shechem / The Annunciation to the Shepherds
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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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 the way to the city of Shechem, in the region of Canaan. Abraham is surrounded by shepherds and a shepherdess milking a sheep. In the background of the hilly landscape lies a village and several shepherds are busy with their livestock. Second, the print was used to illustrate the subject 'The Annunciation to the Shepherds'.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineAbraham vertrekt naar Sichem / Verkondiging aan de herders. 1638 - 1658. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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