Abraham verstoot Hagar en Ismaël 1583 - 1650

"Abraham verstoot Hagar en Ismaël" (Abraham Casts Out Hagar and Ishmael) is a pen drawing by Hendrick Hondius I, dating from 1583-1650 and housed at the Rijksmuseum. The drawing portrays the biblical story of Abraham casting out his concubine Hagar and their son Ishmael at the request of his wife Sarah. The scene depicts the emotional moment of separation, with Abraham's sorrow, Hagar's despair, and Ishmael's confusion all conveyed through delicate linework and detailed figures. The drawing provides a glimpse into Hondius's artistry and his skill in depicting complex emotions within a narrative context.