In this luminous portrayal of Genesis 14:18, the mysterious priest-king Melchizedek of Salem greets Abraham upon his return from battle. Clothed in majestic priestly robes and crowned with divine authority, Melchizedek offers bread and wine, foreshadowing the Eucharist and symbolizing the sacred priesthood of God Most High.

As angels unfurl the clouds above, signifying heaven’s witness, Melchizedek blesses Abraham:

“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,
Possessor of heaven and earth…”

In reverence, Abraham kneels and offers a tithe—a tenth of the spoils, recognizing Melchizedek’s spiritual authority. The altar beside them holds bread, a vessel of wine, and sacred implements, reinforcing the eternal priesthood and divine mystery that surrounds this encounter.

Melchizedek’s appearance, without genealogy or lineage, becomes a theological prefiguration of Christ, the eternal High Priest. This moment resonates across traditions—as a symbol of sacrificial worship, righteousness, and divine blessing.