Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape

Gaspard Dughet

Created:

Movement:

1650

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key Notes:

Exile and Nature.

Dimensions:

39 1/4 x 51 1/4 in. (99.7 x 130.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape," painted by Gaspard Dughet in the mid-17th century, depicts the biblical figures Hagar and her son Ishmael in a serene, pastoral setting, reflecting the artist's mastery of landscape and atmospheric effects. This work exemplifies the influence of the Roman Baroque style and Dughet's ability to blend narrative with natural beauty, contributing to the development of landscape painting in the 17th century.

Description of the work:

"Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape," painted by Gaspard Dughet, depicts a serene, pastoral scene characterized by lush greenery and a tranquil woodland setting. The composition features Hagar and her son Ishmael, rendered with a naturalistic approach, set against a backdrop of towering trees and dappled sunlight, emphasizing the interplay between human figures and the surrounding landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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