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Abraham kneels before the three angels who visit him in the plains of Mamre: 'And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.' (Genesis 18 : 8). Drawn by Gustave Doré, French artist, b January 6, 1832 January 23, 1883. Engraved by Ligny. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images)