De verstoting van Hagar after 1620

"De verstoting van Hagar" is an etching created by Dutch artist Moyses van Wtenbrouck after 1620. The print depicts the biblical story of Hagar, Abraham's concubine, being cast out from his household along with their son, Ishmael. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of a picturesque landscape with a ruined castle in the distance. Van Wtenbrouck's detailed etching, characterized by intricate lines and careful shading, captures the emotional weight of the moment, emphasizing the despair of Hagar and Ishmael. The print is a poignant reminder of the complex themes of faith, family, and abandonment explored in the biblical narrative.