The Expulsion of Hagar 1668

Claude Lorrain's "The Expulsion of Hagar" (1668) depicts a scene from the biblical story of Hagar, Abraham's concubine, being sent away with her son Ishmael. The painting showcases Lorrain's mastery of landscape painting, with a vast panorama of rolling hills, a river, and a distant city, all bathed in a warm, golden light. The classical ruins and the figures of Hagar, Ishmael, and an angel create a sense of drama and pathos, highlighting the tragedy of Hagar's expulsion and the promise of divine protection for Ishmael. This painting is a quintessential example of Lorrain's style, known for its idealized landscapes and classical references.