Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape

Gaspard Dughet

Created:
Movement:
1650
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Exile and Nature.
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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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Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape by Gaspard Dughet

Gaspard Dughet (1615–1675), a French landscape painter, created "Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape" in 1650 using oil on canvas. Dughet, who was also known as Gaspard Poussin due to his familial connection with Nicolas Poussin, was renowned for his classical landscapes that often depicted biblical or mythological themes. This particular work exemplifies his skill in integrating human figures within expansive, idealized natural settings, a hallmark of the Baroque landscape tradition. The painting reflects Dughet's ability to convey narrative through the interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the emotional depth of the biblical story of Hagar and Ishmael. Dughet's landscapes were influential in shaping the development of landscape painting in the 17th century, particularly in Italy where he spent much of his career. His works continue to be studied for their contribution to the evolution of landscape art and their reflection of the Baroque era's aesthetic values.

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Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape by Gaspard Dughet

Created in 1650, Gaspard Dughet's "Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Baroque style with its dramatic use of light and naturalistic depiction of a biblical scene. The artwork portrays the figures of Hagar and Ishmael set against a lush, wooded landscape, highlighting Dughet's skill in integrating human subjects within expansive natural settings.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Hagar and Ishmael in a Southern Wooded Landscape