The Angel Appearing to Hagar and Ishmael

About this work

The image depicts a sketch of an angel and two figures, Hagar and Ishmael, in a landscape. The angel is shown with wings and a halo, while Hagar and Ishmael are dressed in simple robes. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and rocks. The sketch is rendered in pen, brown ink, and brown wash over black, with red chalk used for the figures. The style is characteristic of the Baroque period, with dramatic lighting and expressive lines. This sketch is a fine example of Baroque art, and fans of the movement may want to explore more works by Ricci, Sebastiano.