Hagar and the Angel 1645

"Hagar and the Angel" is a 1645 painting by Carel Fabritius, a Dutch painter who was a pupil of Rembrandt. The painting depicts the biblical story of Hagar, the Egyptian servant of Sarah, who is abandoned in the desert with her son Ishmael. An angel appears to Hagar, comforting her and promising her that she and Ishmael will survive. Fabritius uses dramatic chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and emotion in the painting, highlighting the contrast between Hagar's despair and the angel's divine presence. The painting's dark background and shadowy figures contribute to the sense of isolation and vulnerability. The artwork is currently in the Residenzgalerie in Salzburg, Austria.