Hagar and the Angel in the Desert
1620
oil
copper
From the collection of Städel Museum
1620
oil
copper
From the collection of Städel Museum
Hagar and the Angel in the Desert is a 1620 oil by Johann König, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Städel Museum.
This painting depicts a serene scene in a lush forest, with a woman and an angel standing together. The woman, dressed in a red robe, holds a water jug in her right hand, while the angel, wearing a white robe, grasps a staff in his left hand. In the background, a few animals are visible, including a bird perched on a tree branch and a small mammal on the ground. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The woman's red robe stands out against the muted tones of the forest, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds to the overall sense of drama and emotion.
Johann König (21 October 1586 – 4 March 1642) was a German painter. He was a follower of Adam Elsheimer. He is known primarily for his painted copper panels.
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