Hagar and Ishmael in the Wilderness
1665
In this dramatic Baroque scene from 1665, Francesco Cozza captures a moment of divine intervention in the wilderness. An angel with sweeping white wings descends from the sky, reaching out to Hagar, who is depicted in a flowing pink dress, looking up in awe and desperation. Meanwhile, her son Ishmael rests exhausted on a red cloth in the lower right corner, surrounded by rugged rocks and twisted trees. The painting beautifully illustrates the biblical story of God providing for the outcast mother and child, showcasing the emotional intensity and dynamic movement typical of the Baroque period.
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