Artwork
The Repudiation of Hagar
The Repudiation of Hagar is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Philips Augustijn Immenraet. It dates from 1659 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Repudiation of Hagar is a 1659 oil painting by Philips Augustijn Immenraet, a Flemish artist known for landscapes and engravings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the biblical scene of Hagar's expulsion from Abraham's household, showing a woman in blue with two children amidst ancient ruins.
Technique & Style
Immenraet worked within the Flemish Baroque tradition, introducing brighter tones and a non-traditional composition that deviated from the typical receding planes.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, a prominent art collection.
Context
The use of ruins in the painting reflects a common motif in art, where decay and nature's reclaiming of human structures is a recurring theme.
Artist & collection
Artist
Philips Augustijn Immenraet (21 February 1627 – 25 September 1679) was a Flemish landscape painter and engraver.
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