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Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows multiple figures in an outdoor setting. At the center, an elderly man stands upright, facing slightly to the left, with a regal posture. He has a long beard, wearing a large headpiece and a long robe with rich details. A younger woman stands to his right, also dressed in flowing garments. In the foreground, a child in a patterned dress and cap walks towards the man, holding what appears to be a bow. A small dog is at the left, near steps leading to an entrance framed by an archway with climbing plants. The background features a stone courtyard with trees, sculptures, balustrades, and a partially visible building.

Artwork Details

Date
1637
Medium
etching with touches of drypoint
Dimensions
3536 × 4436 px
Public Domain
Yes
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