Abraham Casting out Hagar and Ishmael

1657

Guercino masterfully captures a heartbreaking biblical moment in this 1657 Baroque masterpiece. The patriarch Abraham, sporting a magnificent blue turban and flowing white beard, sternly gestures for Hagar and her son Ishmael to leave. Hagar's expression is a mix of shock and sorrow as she clutches her belongings, while young Ishmael buries his face in his hands, overwhelmed by the rejection. The dramatic lighting and intense emotions are classic hallmarks of the Baroque style, turning an ancient story into a deeply human drama.

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