Pittore napoletano del Settecento

Neapolitan master of the 18th century Pair of paintings "Hagar and the Angel" and "The Sacrifice of Isaac" Pair of oval oil on canvas paintings 75 x 60 cm - Framed 84 x 69 cm COMPLETE DETAILS (click HERE) The pair of paintings offered, works by a Neapolitan author active between the 17th and 18th centuries, depict two biblical episodes from the life of Abraham, particularly involving the patriarch's two sons, Ishmael and Isaac, and narrated in the Book of Genesis. The first painting tells of the young Ishmael, Abraham's first son, born from his union with the Egyptian slave Hagar, a union consented to by his wife Sarah in order to have an heir, as she thought she could no longer have children given she was now elderly, with the aim of adopting him at the time of birth. After the birth of her son Isaac, however, Sarah's acute jealousy of the young slave Hagar arises, and Abraham is then forced to send her away along with their son Ishmael. In the illustrated episode we see Hagar, lost in the desert of Beersheba and desperate for the imminent death of her little son, here helped by the Archangel Michael who points out a spring to which she can bring the little one to quench his thirst. The second painting instead tells of Isaac, Abraham's second son, generated by his wife Sarah, although at an advanced age. God subjected Abraham to an extraordinary test of obedience, and to see the strength of his faith, he orders him to sacrifice him; this goes without hesitation to Mount Moriah and while he prepares to diligently carry out the sacrifice, already holding the knife, he is blocked by the angel sent by the Lord, who grabs his wrist with a strong and concrete grip, and shows him a ram to be sacrificed as a substitute. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The pair of works is completed by a gilded wooden frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and guarantee. We take care of and organize the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information. Also follow us on: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco