Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael

"Abraham Casting Out Hagar and Ishmael" is a Baroque religious painting created in 1657 by Guercino. This oil on canvas depicts the biblical scene of Abraham banishing Hagar and her son Ishmael, emphasizing dramatic emotion and dynamic movement characteristic of the Baroque style. Commissioned by the town of Cento for Cardinal Lorenzo Imperiali, the painting now resides in the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan. Guercino's masterful use of light, shadow, and composition elevates this religious narrative into a powerful visual experience.