Who painted The Departure of the Shunammite Woman?

The Departure of the Shunammite Woman was painted by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1640.

Where can I see The Departure of the Shunammite Woman?

The Departure of the Shunammite Woman is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is The Departure of the Shunammite Woman?

The Departure of the Shunammite Woman is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

The Departure of the Shunammite Woman

Rembrandt van Rijn , 1640

The Departure of the Shunammite Woman is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This painting is called The Departure of the Shunammite Woman. It's a work made with paint.

The painting was created in 1640, and it's associated with Rembrandt's studio. It may have been made by Ferdinand Bol, and it shows a scene from the Bible, possibly Hagar and Ishmael or the Shunammite woman.

You can learn more about this style of painting by looking up the artist: Rembrandt.

Overview

The Departure of the Shunammite Woman is a 1640 painting held in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Created in Rembrandt's studio, it is attributed to Ferdinand Bol.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a biblical scene, with the subject identified as either Hagar and Ishmael or the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4, illustrating a moment of departure or dismissal.

Technique & Style

Executed in paint, the work reflects the style of Rembrandt's studio, characteristic of Dutch painting in the early 17th century.