Artwork
The Departure of the Shunammite Woman
The Departure of the Shunammite Woman is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This painting is called The Departure of the Shunammite Woman. It's a work made with paint.
The painting was created in 1640, and it's associated with Rembrandt's studio. It may have been made by Ferdinand Bol, and it shows a scene from the Bible, possibly Hagar and Ishmael or the Shunammite woman.
You can learn more about this style of painting by looking up the artist: Rembrandt.
Overview
The Departure of the Shunammite Woman is a 1640 painting held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Created in Rembrandt's studio, it is attributed to Ferdinand Bol.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a biblical scene, with the subject identified as either Hagar and Ishmael or the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4, illustrating a moment of departure or dismissal.
Technique & Style
Executed in paint, the work reflects the style of Rembrandt's studio, characteristic of Dutch painting in the early 17th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
