The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, Sir Peter Rubens, 1626 COLLECTION

This is a true historical Masterpiece; "The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek" by Sir Peter Rubens, is dramatic and bold.  

This painting brings to life the story of Melchizedek, King of Salem, and priest of God who offered bread and wine as an unbloody sacrifice in thanksgiving for Abraham's victory over the four Eastern Kings.

The Church sees therein the figure of the sacrifice of Jesus, "a priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."

The Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, Sir Peter Rubens, 1626 COLLECTION