Murillo's Abraham and the Three Angels at the Hermandad de la Caridad, Seville, represents one of the six Acts of Mercy: the taking in of strangers. Three angels advance from the left, dressed as pilgrims they hold staves. Abraham, in a turban, kneels before them amd indicates with his handshis own houseon the right, which he invites themto enter. It's relevant that this painting would be one of the first Acts of Mercy to be seen. It is a sign of welcome to newcomers to the church, an indication of the benevolence of the Brothers.
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