1646
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Expulsion of Hagar is a 1646 unspecified by Jacob Willemsz de Wet, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a scene of a woman, Hagar, being expelled from a home by an older man, possibly Abraham. The woman is dressed in a long, dark robe and a white head covering, while the man wears a long, dark robe. In the background, a building with a stone wall and a doorway is visible, along with a few people standing around. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast, with the light source coming from the left side of the image. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the textures of the clothing and the architecture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, check out Jacob Willemsz de Wet.
Jacob Willemszoon de Wet or Jacob Willemsz. de Wet the Elder (c. 1610 – between 1675 and 1691) was a Dutch Golden Age painter whose works were largely influenced by Rembrandt.
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