{"product_id":"abraham-casting-out-hagar-and-ishmael-by-rembrandt-van-rijn-1","title":"Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael by Rembrandt van Rijn","description":"Rembrandt van Rijn\u003cbr\u003e 1606-1669 | Dutch \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eAbraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed and dated \"Rembrandt f. 1637\" (upper right)\u003cbr\u003e State one of one\u003cbr\u003e Etching with touches of drypoint \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Created 1637 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 5\" high x 3 7\/8\" wide (12.70 x 9.84 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 20 1\/4\" high x 16 1\/4\" wide x 1\" deep (51.44 x 41.28 x 2.54 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private German collection\u003cbr\u003e Private Dutch collection\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e Bartsch 30\u003cbr\u003e White-Boon 30\u003cbr\u003e The New Hollstein Dutch 166, only state\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51805284663618,"sku":null,"price":58500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/5376\/6978\/files\/32-1455_1_898de953-147c-45c7-b05e-e1bc93462cb6.png?v=1768407493","url":"https:\/\/www.bullvendors19.com\/ar\/products\/abraham-casting-out-hagar-and-ishmael-by-rembrandt-van-rijn-1","provider":"Bull Vendors 19","version":"1.0","type":"link"}