“Expulsion of Ishmael and His Mother” is a religious painting by Gustave Doré, belonging to the Romanticism art movement. This artwork is part of “The Holy Bible” series.
The artwork captures a poignant biblical moment depicted with profound emotion and dramatic intensity. At the forefront, a sorrowful mother resolutely holds an urn on her shoulder while grasping her young son’s hand, who looks up at her with a mixture of confusion and sadness. The mother, draped in flowing garments, exudes a sense of both dignity and despair. Behind them, an elderly man, presumably Abraham, stands with an outstretched arm, a figure of authority and sorrow, gesturing towards the departing duo. The background features a tent, hinting at a nomadic life, and another woman seated in sorrow, accentuating the atmosphere of anguish and uncertainty. The scene’s desolate landscape, rendered in somber tones, further underscores the gravity of the expulsion and the emotional weight of their journey ahead.
