Aartsengel Michaël wijst Hagar een bron 1641 - 1711

This etching, "Aartsengel Michaël wijst Hagar een bron," created by Johann Philipp Lemke between 1641 and 1711, depicts the biblical story of Hagar, Abraham's concubine, who is shown kneeling in the desert with her son Ishmael. An angel, believed to be Michael, points towards a spring of water to save the boy from dying of thirst. This work exemplifies Lemke's mastery of etching and his ability to capture the dramatic and emotional aspects of biblical narratives. The detail in the figures and the use of light and shadow add a sense of depth and realism to the scene.