Bidspirit auction | After Guercino, ”Abraham Casting Out

After Guercino, ”Abraham Casting Out Hagar” Framed Hand-Colored Engraving - 19th-century hand-colored steel engraving after the composition by Guercino (Italian, 1591-1666), titled ”Abraham Casting Out Hagar.” The scene illustrates the biblical narrative from Genesis 21:10 and features hand-applied color in shades of violet, teal, and emerald. The lower margin is inscribed with the printed text ”Painted by Guercino, ” ”Genesis XXI-10,” and ”Engraved by J. Jenkins.” The work is presented in a maroon mat with a secondary window for a printed scriptural quote, all housed in an ornate gilt-composition frame with foliate and beaded molding. A handwritten label on the reverse provides subject and artist details.Sight size: 6.75 x 4.75” inches. Dimensions: 14”W x 12”H Weight: 1.95 lbs Condition: Good.