David and Abigail, mid-17th century, British, Linen embroidered with silk thread, H. 19 x W. 24 1/2 in. (48.3 x 62.2 cm), Textiles-Embroidered, This panel was probably intended as a cushion cover. It illustrates scenes from the life of the biblical patriarch Abraham, as recounted in the Book of Genesis. The central scene shows Abraham being informed by a host of angels that his wife Sarah will bear him a son, despite her advanced age
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David, Abigail, mid-17th century, British, Linen embroidered, silk thread, H, 19 x W, 24 1/2, 48.3 62.2 cm, Textiles-Embroidered, panel, intended, cushion cover, illustrates scenes, life, biblical patriarch, Abraham, recounted, Book, Genesis, central scene, informed, host, angels, wife Sarah, will, bear, son, advanced age
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