Artwork
Hagar and Ishmael Banished by Abraham
Hagar and Ishmael Banished by Abraham is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Pieter Jozef Verhaghen. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Overview
Hagar and Ishmael Banished by Abraham is a 1791 oil-on-canvas painting by Pieter Jozef Verhaghen, a Flemish artist known for large-scale works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene: Abraham banishing Hagar and their son Ishmael. The figures are arranged in a contemplative atmosphere, with Hagar holding a jug and Ishmael grasping a staff, as Abraham gestures towards their departure.
Technique & Style
Verhaghen's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and volume, drawing attention to the central figures. The work is characteristic of the Neoclassical movement, while continuing the Baroque tradition of Rubens.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, exemplifying Verhaghen's role as a late representative of the Flemish School in the 18th century.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter-Jozef Verhaghen (19 March 1728 in Aarschot – 3 April 1811 in Leuven) was a Flemish painter of large-scale religious and mythological scenes.
