British, circa 1660, Abraham expelling Hagar and her son, Ishmael, from his home, with angel in upper corner saving Ismael from thirst in the desert, pear tree with parrot in center, worked in silk tent stitch on canvas, 10 x 14 in.; tortoiseshell frame, 12 x 16 in.

Provenance: Brunk Auctions, October 3, 2020, lot 347, sold for $1,500; Private Collection

Note: This work is based on the engraving by Gerard de Jode, Netherlandish, 1585.

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original tacking edge folded over wood panel, small hole in center, toning, fading, scattered stitch loss; frame with light wear and abrasions