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The Dismissal of Hagar, by Unknown, ink, 1641

The Dismissal of Hagar

Unknown

1641

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Dismissal of Hagar is a 1641 ink by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Visitation, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1641 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene from the Bible where Hagar is sent away. It's a simple drawing with pen and brown ink. The artist used lines to create texture and depth, which is interesting because it adds feeling to the scene. The lines are loose and expressive, which makes the scene feel dynamic. This style of drawing was common during this time period, and it's neat to see how the artist used it to tell a story. You can see more examples of this style by looking at the technique: cross-hatching.

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