The Dismissal of Hagar 1657 - 1736

"The Dismissal of Hagar" is a drawing created by Giuseppe Nicola Nasini between 1657 and 1736. This drawing depicts the biblical story of Hagar being cast out by Abraham and Sarah in the desert. The drawing is composed in a Baroque style with dramatic gestures and light and shadow, highlighting the emotional impact of the scene. The piece is a powerful testament to Nasini's skill in capturing human emotion and the drama of the biblical story. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York holds the drawing in its collection.