The relief depicts a scene with two figures surrounded by trees, engaging in an activity involving hay or straw bales near a wheeled cart. The setting includes rustic buildings, possibly a barn or farmhouse. The sculpture is on a rectangular panel with a circular hole at the top. It is made of a metallic material with a dark brown patina. The style appears to be historical, resembling possibly a medieval or early-modern European period, as seen through the clothing and architecture. The carving highlights textures of foliage, figures, and architectural details.
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The relief depicts a scene with two figures surrounded by trees, engaging in an activity involving hay or straw bales near a wheeled cart. The setting includes rustic buildings, possibly a barn or farmhouse. The sculpture is on a rectangular panel with a circular hole at the top. It is made of a metallic material with a dark brown patina. The style appears to be historical, resembling possibly a medieval or early-modern European period, as seen through the clothing and architecture. The carving highlights textures of foliage, figures, and architectural details.

National Gallery of Art · Sculpture

Abraham Welcoming the Three Angels

Peter Flötner

Date
c. 1525/1535
Medium
lead
Dimensions
overall: 5.7 x 10.9 cm (2 1/4 x 4 5/16 in.)
Classification
Sculpture · Plaquette
Accession number
1999.109.9
Credit line
Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CSD

Subjects and terms

  • Old Testament
  • religious
  • Abraham
  • pierced
  • Renaissance Plaquettes
  • Nuremberg
  • Angels
Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1999 to NGA.

NGA object ID 110707. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.