Who painted Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham?

Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham was painted by Isaac Isaacsz in 1640.

Where can I see Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham?

Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham?

Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Artwork

Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham

Isaac Isaacsz , 1640

Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Isaac Isaacsz. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Light falls evenly across the scene, reinforcing volumetric modeling and the serene dignity of the figures.

Executed in oil on canvas in 1640, the painting measures 96.9 cm in height and 129.6 cm in width. The handling reflects the Dutch classical tradition of the period, with smooth blending of flesh tones and controlled, linear drapery folds that articulate the figures’ gestures. Stylistically, the composition emphasizes clarity and symmetry, arranging the protagonists along a shallow, stage-like space to heighten the narrative’s moral clarity. Light falls evenly across the scene, reinforcing volumetric modeling and the serene dignity of the figures.

History & Provenance

The painting titled Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham was created by Isaac Isaacsz in 1640. Executed in oil on canvas, the work measures 96.9 cm in height and 129.6 cm in width. It is classified as a religious genre piece.

Historical records indicate that the artwork was formerly part of the collection of Abraham Bredius before entering the holdings of the Rijksmuseum.

The painting is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, where it is accessioned under the inventory number SK-A-196. It was formerly owned by Abraham Bredius before entering the museum's collection. The work has been featured in exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum, including the 1956 exhibition "Paintings from the Rijksmuseum Collection," and has been part of broader showcases of Dutch Golden Age religious art.

The artwork measures 96.9 cm in height by 129.6 cm in width and is classified as a religious painting from 1640, created by Isaac Isaacsz using oil on canvas.

It remains part of the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection and is occasionally displayed in thematic exhibitions focusing on biblical subjects and 17th-century Dutch painting.

Overview

Pharaoh gives Sarah back to Abraham is a 1640 oil painting by Isaac Isaacsz, depicting a biblical scene. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting illustrates the biblical episode where Pharaoh returns Sarah to Abraham after realizing the divine disfavor that befell him for taking her. The scene conveys themes of divine intervention and the restoration of moral order.

Context

Painted during the Dutch Golden Age, the work reflects the period's interest in biblical themes and the artistic innovations of the time, including the expressive use of chiaroscuro.