Melchizedek blesses Abraham and gives him bread and wine; Abraham's Hebrew soldiers return victorious over the four invading kings. Etching by M. van der Gucht after G. Hoet.

  • Hoet, Gerard, 1648-1733.
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Bible. O.T. Genesis 14.18-19. Melchizedek rewards Abraham for his role in the tribal war portrayed in chapter 14 of Genesis: after being defeated in the battle of Siddim, Abram's retaliation (in order to rescue his captured brother, Lot) saves the day for Sodom and Gomorrah

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1 print : etching ; platemark 27.1 x 18 cm

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And Melchizedek King of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth. Gen. 14. C. 18, 19. G. Hoet. M. v. dr. Gucht.

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