Six large upright landscapes with scenes from the Old Testament: Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This etching shows a small group of people walking along a dirt path next to a river. Tall trees line the path, their branches bare or lightly leafed. The scene looks quiet, with a few animals grazing nearby and a distant hill in the background. The artist focused on the contrast between light and shadow, making the scene feel dramatic. This was a common trick in Baroque art. Next, check out Baroque to see more examples of this bold style.
