Hagar en Ismaël in de woestijn 1738 - 1767

"Hagar en Ismaël in de woestijn" (1738-1767) is an etching by Italian artist Fabio Berardi (1728-1788). The print depicts the biblical story of Hagar and her son Ishmael, who were abandoned in the desert and were saved by an angel. Berardi depicts Hagar and Ishmael in a dramatic pose, with Hagar's outstretched hand reaching towards the angel, and her gaze filled with desperation and hope. The etching depicts the event in a naturalistic manner, with detailed depictions of the figures, the desert landscape and even a waterfall in the background. This print is a powerful reminder of the biblical tale of Hagar and Ishmael.