Angel commanding Hagar to return to Sarah
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Angel commanding Hagar to return to Sarah
The Angel of the Lord commanding Hagar to return to her mistress Sarah - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 16.9.
1787
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1780s 1787 Angel Bankes Biblical Command Commanding Genesis Hagar Order Ordering Return Sarah Testament Wings
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In this evocative image from the Thomas Bankes Bible, produced in the late 18th century, the Angel of the Lord commands Hagar to return to her mistress Sarah. The scene is depicted from the Old Testament book of Genesis, chapter 16, verse 9. The Angel, with wings outstretched and a commanding expression, orders Hagar to end her wandering and return to her rightful place. Hagar, with her son Ishmael in tow, looks up at the Angel in submission, her expression a mixture of fear and resignation. The tree in the background, with its gnarled branches and barren leaves, serves as a stark reminder of the harsh desert wilderness in which they have been living. The intricately detailed engraving captures the dramatic moment of divine intervention, as the Angel of the Lord asserts his authority and sets in motion the events that will ultimately lead to the founding of two great nations, Israel and Ishmaelite. The Thomas Bankes Bible, with its beautiful illustrations, is a testament to the enduring power of the Old Testament narrative and the continued relevance of its stories in shaping our understanding of the world and our place within it.
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