Who created "Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob""?

Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob" was created by Jacques de Gheyn II|Karel van Mander I|Jan Pitten.

What medium is "Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob""?

Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob" is Engraving.

Is "Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob"" in the public domain?

Yes, Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob" is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob"

Jacques de Gheyn II|Karel van Mander I|Jan Pitten

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 6 1/8 × 4 3/16 in. (15.5 × 10.6 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949

Accession Number

49.95.1801

Tags

SwordsMen

Art Historical Context

This engraving, *Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob*, captures one of the biblical patriarchs from the Book of Genesis, known for his fierce warrior spirit alongside his brother Levi. Depicted with swords—a nod to the tags highlighting arms and men—Simeon embodies the turbulent legacy of Jacob's sons, founders of Israel's twelve tribes. Produced as part of a series, it reflects the era's deep engagement with Old Testament narratives, blending moral instruction with dramatic visual storytelling for both religious and artistic audiences. A collaborative effort by three Northern European mas...

Simeon, from "The Twelve Sons of Jacob"

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