Artwork
The Dismissal of Hagar and Ishmael
The Dismissal of Hagar and Ishmael is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob Willemsz de Wet. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
The Dismissal of Hagar and Ishmael is a 17th-century painting by Jacob Willemsz de Wet, created circa 1650, depicting a poignant biblical scene from the Book of Genesis.
Subject & Meaning
The painting illustrates the moment Abraham sends away Hagar, his servant and mother of his son Ishmael, as narrated in Genesis. The somber scene conveys themes of separation, contemplation, and the human cost of divine will.
Technique & Style
De Wet's work, influenced by Rembrandt, features muted earth tones, visible brushstrokes, and a textured appearance, contributing to a contemplative atmosphere. The composition balances simplicity with emotional depth.
History & Provenance
Attributed to the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is now part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, reflecting the era's rich artistic heritage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Willemszoon de Wet or Jacob Willemsz. de Wet the Elder (c. 1610 – between 1675 and 1691) was a Dutch Golden Age painter whose works were largely influenced by Rembrandt.
Christus als guter Hirte
Lovers in a Landscape
Landscape with Travellers some of them in Oriental Costume
Christus am Ölberg
Christ and the woman taken in adultery (John 8:2-11)
Måneskinslandskab med mytologisk (?) motiv
Political allegory
Lovers in a Landscape
Alter Bauer
Christ and Mary Magdalene
Seestück mit Christus
Rejection of Hagar