The next stage of The Meeting Between Abraham and Melchizedek Rubens worked on was his first modello completed in 1625 which is also done in oil on panel. The modello is much more detailed than the bozzetto using color, accurate dimensions, and attention to the figures placement and the architectural structure. One of the first changes noticed from the bozzetto to the modello is that the composition is reversed for weaving purposes. Rubens adds in the architectural structure where Abraham and Melchizedek have their interaction. Compared to the bozzetto where Melchizedek was standing at the same level as Abraham, in the modello Rubens adds steps to show Melchizedek above Abraham. This was most likely done because this is how a priest would stand
