Hieronimus Francken cel Bătrân

This Netherlandish painter from the late 1500s made intricate prints that tell biblical stories. In Binecuvântarea lui Iacob, Jacob blesses his grandsons in crowded detail, every face and fold painted with careful lines. You’ll find the same storytelling in crowded scenes of feasts, miracles, and family drama. Step in closer to see how light and shadow move across the figures’ robes and faces.