Artwork
The angel appears to Hagar in the desert
The angel appears to Hagar in the desert is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Giovanni Battista Lama. It dates from 1717 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
The angel appears to Hagar in the desert is a 1717 painting on canvas by Giovanni Battista Lama, an Italian artist associated with the Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates a biblical scene in which an angel appears to Hagar, a woman, in a desert landscape. Hagar sits on a rock, gazing up at the angel, who stands before her with outstretched arms.
Technique & Style
Lama's use of soft lighting and muted colors creates a serene atmosphere. The figures are rendered in detail, with Hagar wearing a red robe and the angel dressed in blue and gold. The background features a rocky landscape with distant water and trees.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Lama, trained by Luca Giordano, worked primarily on historical subjects and later taught Antonio Capulongo.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Battista Lama (1673–1748) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active mainly in Naples.
