Who painted Hagar und Ismael?

Hagar und Ismael was painted by Peter Strudel in 1694.

Where can I see Hagar und Ismael?

Hagar und Ismael is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Hagar und Ismael?

Hagar und Ismael is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Hagar und Ismael

Peter Strudel , 1694

Hagar und Ismael is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Strudel. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1694 by Austrian artist Peter Strudel, *Hagar und Ismael* is an oil painting that presents a biblical episode within an interior space. The work is part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek and reflects the influence of the Flemish Baroque tradition on Central European art of the late seventeenth century.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows Hagar, her son Ishmael, and an accompanying figure, rendered in a moment of quiet distress. The child lies on the ground, seemingly asleep or unconscious, while the two women lean over him with concerned gestures, emphasizing themes of maternal care and vulnerability drawn from the Genesis narrative.

Technique & Style

Strudel employs strong chiaroscuro, contrasting deep shadows with illuminated areas to model the figures and give the scene a three‑dimensional presence. The drapery is rendered with careful attention to light on fabric, and the background features a cloudy sky and distant trees that recede into atmospheric depth.

History & Provenance

Born in Cles, Trentino, Strudel moved to Vienna in 1676, where he served as a court painter alongside his brother Paul at the Hofburg. *Hagar und Ismael* was produced during his mature period, before his death in the early eighteenth century, and eventually entered the Alte Pinakothek’s holdings, where it remains on display.

Context

The painting illustrates the transition of Austrian art toward the High Baroque, a shift in which Strudel played a pivotal role. By adopting Flemish Baroque compositional strategies—dramatic lighting, dynamic figures, and emotional intensity—he helped align Viennese visual culture with broader European trends of the time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Peter Strudel

Peter Strudel or Peter Strudl (ca. 1660 – 4 October 1714) was an Austrian sculptor and painter. His work forms the transition of Austria to the high baroque style. Strudel was born in Cles, Trentino. Between 1676 (when…