Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael — Nicolaes Maes

Nicolaes Maes’s Abraham Dismissing Hagar and Ishmael, dated 1653, portrays the solemn Old Testament moment when Abraham sends Hagar and Ishmael away. Rendered with the emotional immediacy and dramatic light associated with the Dutch Golden Age, the scene transforms a biblical narrative of separation, obedience, and uncertainty into an intimate human encounter. Maes’s Baroque sensitivity to gesture and expression deepens the work’s reflective, devotional atmosphere, inviting contemplation of faith, sorrow, and providence. This museum-inspired reproduction honours the gravity and spiritual resonance of the original artwork. Printed as a premium matte fine-art print on 200 gsm paper, it brings a distinguished biblical image into spaces devoted to prayer, reflection, and sacred art.

Our museum-inspired reproductions are printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper, with edge-to-edge artwork and supplied unframed.

To prepare selected historical artworks for fine-art printing, we digitally enhance images where necessary, including adjustments to brightness, contrast and colour balance. These refinements are intended to improve print reproduction while respecting the character of the original artwork. Colours and tonal values may therefore differ from the original painting.