Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael (1658)
Barent Fabritius1658 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1673)
Specifications
- Year
- 1658
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1624–1673
About the artwork
This page presents "Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael" (1658), created by Barent Fabritius. Context for 1658: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. The seventeenth century is the age of the Baroque, which favoured dramatic light, movement, and strong emotion in the work of painters in Italy, Spain, and Flanders. The catalogue places it in Religion. The format is portrait. Religion, a short history: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion.
"Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1624–1673
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