Abraham leaves for Shechem / Annunciation to the shepherds, Caelaturae (series title), This print has been used to illustrate two different biblical scenes. First, 'Abraham leaves for Shechem'. Abraham looks at an angel who has appeared in heaven. The angel shows him the way to the city of Shechem, in the area of Canaan. Abraham is surrounded by shepherds and a shepherdess with a sheep. In the background of the hilly landscape lies a village and some shepherds tend to their cattle. Secondly, the print was used to illustrate the subject 'The Annunciation to the Shepherds'.

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Size: 4710px × 3671px
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Photo credit: © Penta Springs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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