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Author: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius, 1794-1872

Image Title: Abraham's Three Visitors

Scripture Reference: Genesis 18

Description: In this woodcut, Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld's (1794-1872) depicts kneeling before the angels at Mamre, and Sarah standing in the doorway listening, as the as the angels inform Abraham of God’s plan to bless him with a son through Sarah. The engraver’s signature (Joch) appears at the lower right corner of the woodcut.

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