Engel bij een knielende vrouw en kind, mogelijk Hagar en Ismaël by Johannes Popels

Engel bij een knielende vrouw en kind, mogelijk Hagar en Ismaël 1660

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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mother

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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pencil work

"Engel bij een knielende vrouw en kind, mogelijk Hagar en Ismaël" is an etching by Johannes Popels, created in 1660. The artwork depicts a woman and child, likely Hagar and Ishmael, being comforted by an angel, a scene from the Book of Genesis. Popels, a Dutch artist known for his etchings, captured the dramatic scene with skilled use of light and shadow. This artwork showcases the religious themes common in 17th century art, offering a glimpse into the artist's understanding of biblical narratives.

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