Hagar and the Angel
circa 1650
Stranded in the wilderness with her dying son Ishmael (seen sleeping in the background), Hagar reaches out in desperation as an angel suddenly appears to offer salvation. Francesco Maffei captures this biblical rescue with pure Baroque drama—swirling red fabrics, expansive wings, and loose, energetic brushstrokes that make the scene feel alive and urgent. It’s a moment of divine intervention painted with the kind of theatrical flair that Venetian artists loved, turning a story of despair into a vibrant spectacle.
- Technique
- Oil painting
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