Hagar in Desert / Artaud
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Hagar in Desert / Artaud
Banished by Abraham, the servant-girl Hagar wanders in the desert with her son Ishmael until they are rescued by an angel
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Abraham Angel Banished Desert Hagar Ishmael Rescued Servant Testament Wanders
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image depicts Hagar, the servant-girl from the Old Testament of the Bible, wandering in the arid desert with her young son Ishmael. The scene is drawn from one of the most poignant and dramatic stories in the Abrahamic faiths. According to the biblical narrative, Hagar was the Egyptian slave-girl given to Abraham by his wife Sarah to bear a child, as she was unable to conceive. However, when Sarah gave birth to Isaac, she became jealous of Hagar and Ishmael and demanded that they be expelled from their home. Abraham, following Sarah's wishes, banished Hagar and Ishmael into the desert, leaving them to fend for themselves. In this photograph, Hagar is shown as an old, weary woman, her face etched with the lines of age and the hardships she has endured. Her son Ishmael clings to her, his small form a stark contrast to the vast, desolate expanse of the desert behind them. The image evokes a sense of isolation, desperation, and resilience. The photograph's somber tone and haunting beauty is reminiscent of the work of the influential French actor and theatre director Antonin Artaud. Artaud, known for his avant-garde and experimental approach to theatre, often explored themes of spirituality, transcendence, and the human condition. This image could easily have been a still from one of his productions. Despite the harsh conditions and the seemingly insurmountable odds, an angel appears in the distance, extending a hand to Hagar and Ishmael, offering them salvation and hope. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the redemptive power of faith and divine intervention.
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