Abraham and the Three Angels 

Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo painted Abraham and the Three Angels with oil on canvas sometime in the 1700s. Look closely, and you will see that Tiepolo worked wet-on-wet, directly applying the hues in all their brilliance. The story goes that Abraham was visited by three strangers, who were actually angels in disguise, and he welcomed them with hospitality. You can feel the artist's deftness in the confident brushstrokes, evident throughout the canvas. The angels appear in the foreground, draped in rich colors of pink, gold, and blue, standing on a fluffy cloud. The composition is complex, incorporating Abraham's gestures of welcome and Sarah's skeptical reaction, peeking from behind a tree. This technique isn't just about painting skills; it's about storytelling. Tiepolo made this piece with extraordinary virtuosity. By doing so, it elevates the depiction of biblical narratives to new heights, combining both craft and fine art.