Abraham pleading in vain on behalf of Hagar to Sarah (Genesi 21:9-11)
1631
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1631
oil
canvas
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
Dominant colour
Abraham pleading in vain on behalf of Hagar to Sarah (Genesi 21:9-11) is a 1631 oil by Willem Bartsius, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.
The painting depicts a scene with three figures: a woman, a man, and a child. The woman, dressed in dark attire, stands in the center, while the man, wearing an orange robe, stands to her right. The child, clad in a blue shirt and tan pants, is positioned in front of the woman. In the background, a dark wall is visible, with a small table and a jug on the right side. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber, with muted colors dominating the scene. This painting showcases the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.
Willem Bartsius (1612–1657) was an artist, born in Enkhuizen.
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