# Title: Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael by Rembrandt van Rijn


## Description: Rembrandt van Rijn 1606-1669 | Dutch Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael Signed and dated "Rembrandt f. 1637" (upper right) State one of one Etching with touches of drypoint This masterful etching by Rembrandt van Rijn captures one of the Old Testament's most emotionally charged narratives with the psychological depth and technical brilliance that define the artist's greatest works. Created during Rembrandt's most productive period, this 1637 composition demonstrates the Dutch master's unparalleled ability to transform biblical text into a narrative of extraordinary human complexity. Rembrandt's compositional genius is evident in every element of this dramatic scene. The imposing figure of Abraham dominates the center, his body conveying profound internal conflict as he stands between his two families. His weight shifts toward Hagar and Ishmael on his left foot while his right foot pulls him back toward the house, symbolizing his torn loyalties. Sarah and Isaac stand in the doorway, their expressions suggesting satisfaction with the banishment. Rembrandt's addition of a quiver of arrows on the boy's back subtly references Genesis 21:20, foreshadowing Ishmael's future as a skilled archer in the wilderness. Rembrandt van Rijn remains the most celebrated artist of the Dutch Golden Age and one of history's greatest printmakers. His etchings revolutionized the medium through innovative techniques and unprecedented psychological insight, elevating printmaking to the level of his celebrated paintings. Working primarily in Amsterdam, Rembrandt produced approximately 290 etchings throughout his career, each demonstrating his mastery of light, shadow and human emotion. His biblical scenes, in particular, transformed religious narrative into intensely personal human drama, influencing generations of artists who followed. Today, other examples of this etching are held in the world's most prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Getty Museum and many others. Created 1637 Paper: 5" high x 3 7/8" wide (12.70 x 9.84 cm) Frame: 20 1/4" high x 16 1/4" wide x 1" deep (51.44 x 41.28 x 2.54 cm) Provenance: Private German collection Private Dutch collection M.S. Rau, New Orleans Literature: Bartsch 30 White-Boon 30 The New Hollstein Dutch 166, only state


## Product type: Drawings


## Vendor: M.S. Rau


## Tags: 01tVb00000AGBRaIAP, Antiques, Artist:Rembrandt, Biblical art, Category:Fine Art, Etching, Fine art, frs_total_346, Genesis, Genre, key_words-etching, key_words-genesis, key_words-genre, key_words-related_blog_canvases-carats-and-curiosities/beyond-the-vanity-unmasking-the-historical-and-artistic-allure-of-powder-rooms, key_words-related_blog_canvases-carats-and-curiosities/the-perfect-gift-for-the-antiques-and-book-lover-in-your-life, key_words-rembrandt, Maker/Artist:Rembrandt, Material/Theme:Genre, Origin:Netherlands, Period:Pre-18th Century, Rembrandt, Rembrandt etching, sku-32-1455, Style:Old Masters, Type:Drawings


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