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Six large upright landscapes with scenes from the Old Testament: Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael
Six large upright landscapes with scenes from the Old Testament: Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael is a print by the Baroque artist Anthonie Waterloo. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1944.49.1
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael is an etching by Anthonie Waterloo, dated 1665, depicting a serene Old Testament scene within a landscape format. It is part of a series of six large upright landscapes based on Old Testament themes and is currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The etching illustrates a moment from the Old Testament where Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. The composition focuses on a small group traversing a dirt path alongside a river, underscored by a sense of quietude, with grazing animals and a distant hill.
Technique & Style
Waterloo employed strong contrasts of light and shadow, a hallmark of Baroque art, to imbue the scene with drama. The bare or lightly leafed trees lining the path contribute to the visual tension between illumination and darkness.
History & Provenance
Created in 1665 by Anthonie Waterloo, the etching is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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