Hagar and Ishmael, from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" 1863 - 1881

This black and white wood engraving, "Hagar and Ishmael" from "Dalziels' Bible Gallery" by Simeon Solomon, depicts a scene from the Biblical story of Hagar and Ishmael. The image portrays Hagar and her son Ishmael walking away from Abraham's tent, driven out by Sarah. The scene is rendered with a high degree of detail, capturing the emotion and hardship of their plight as they journey through the desert. This work is a powerful example of the Pre-Raphaelite style, characterized by its use of realistic detail and attention to emotion. The scene, drawn from the Book of Genesis, has been depicted frequently in art and is a testament to the enduring influence of the Bible.