About the creation

Abraham dismissing Hagar

Artist name: Rembrandt (van Rijn)

Abraham escorts Hagar and Ishmael after being asked to expel them. He hugs them both and bids them farewell. Ishmael is depicted as a young boy who holds a walking stick. Hagar looks down gloomily. Sarah observes the scene from their house in the background, looking somber.

Source: Genesis 21

Technique: Ink drawing

Location: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Date: 1648