19th C. Meissen Porcelain Plaque of ‘the Banishment of Ishmael and Hager’

Product Description

A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Plaque of ‘The Banishment of Ishmael and Hager’, in its Original Frame. This fantastic Meissen porcelain plaque depicts the biblical story of Abraham telling Hagar to leave. Abraham is seen with a white beard and wearing a light blue garment with a red robe as he tells Sarah, his wife, to push away Hagar and her son Ishmael somewhere else. Underneath Abrahams red robe is a young Isaac. Ishmael is seen taunting Isaac, his half brother, which leads to Sarah becoming angry and forcing Hagar to leave. This illustrious plaque was original painted by Old Master artist Adrien Van Der Werff (Dutch, 1659-1722), and is based on the story from the book of Genesis. Van der Werff’s well-known mastery of illustrating clothes and drapery is only highlighted in this exquisite piece of art shown through the details in Abraham’s clothing along with Ishmael’s tattered robe. Meissen plaques are exceptionally rare and this subject is even more special as a master Meissen artist was commissioned to create this masterpiece. The back is marked with underglaze blue-crossed swords mark and the subject of the plaque is also written underneath.
Germany, Circa: 1870.

Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
Width: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)
Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)