Who created "Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh"?

Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh was created by Jan Victors in c. 1635 - c. 1640.

When was "Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh" created?

This artwork was created c. 1635 - c. 1640.

What medium is "Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh"?

Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh is pen and brown ink.

Is "Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh" in the public domain?

Yes, Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh

Jan Victors

c. 1635 - c. 1640

Medium

pen and brown ink

Dimensions

113; 107

About this artwork

hoogte 107 mm x breedte 113 mm

Art Historical Context

In the intimate drawing *Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh*, created around 1635–1640 by Dutch artist Jan Victors, we witness a poignant biblical moment from Genesis 48. The aged patriarch Jacob, guided by divine inspiration, crosses his hands to bless Joseph's younger son Ephraim over the elder Manasseh, foreshadowing their tribes' destinies in Israel. Victors, a promising pupil of Rembrandt van Rijn during the Dutch Golden Age, captures this tender family scene with emotional depth, reflecting the era's fascination with Old Testament narratives in Protestant art. Victors' style echoes his...

Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh

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