De verstoting van Hagar after 1646

This etching, "De verstoting van Hagar," by Moyses van Wtenbrouck, depicts the biblical story of Hagar's expulsion from Abraham's household. The composition focuses on the moment of farewell, with Abraham turning away from Hagar and her son Ishmael, who kneel in despair by a small body of water. The scene is set in a picturesque landscape with a ruined building in the distance, emphasizing the harshness of Hagar's fate and the sorrow of her exile. The etching, completed after 1646, showcases Van Wtenbrouck's skill in capturing emotional nuance through detailed facial expressions and body language. This artwork exemplifies the artist's talent for rendering dramatic moments from biblical stories with a delicate touch.