Artwork
The angel appears to Hagar in the desert
The angel appears to Hagar in the desert is a color painting by the Mannerist artist Paolo Veronese. It is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. This painting, executed in color, represents a biblical scene and is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.
About this work
Overview
This painting, executed in color, represents a biblical scene and is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts Hagar and her child Ishmael in a desert landscape, where they are visited by an angel, as recounted in the Old Testament.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's use of chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, and is characterized by a muted palette dominated by greens, browns, and oranges, typical of the late Renaissance Mannerist style.
History & Provenance
Created by Venetian painter Paolo Veronese in 1593, the painting is a product of the late Renaissance period, a time when Veronese was a prominent figure alongside Titian and Tintoretto.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paolo Caliari (1528 – 19 April 1588), known as Paolo Veronese ( VERR-ə-NAY-zay, -zee, US also -see; Italian: ), was an Italian Renaissance painter based in Venice, known for extremely large history paintings of…
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