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Jacob and Rachel, by Antoine Coypel, oil, 1701

Jacob and Rachel

Antoine Coypel

1701

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Jacob and Rachel is a 1701 oil by Antoine Coypel, depicting John the Baptist, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Antoine Coypel
When & what style?
1701
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with three figures in the foreground and one in the background. The central figure, a man with dark hair and a beard, wears a red robe and gestures towards another man, who is dressed in a blue robe and has a white beard. A woman in a white dress stands beside them, while a fourth figure sits in the background. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with a body of water visible in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Antoine Coypel.

About the artist

Portrait of Antoine Coypel
Artist

Antoine Coypel

Antoine Coypel (French pronunciation: ; 11 April 1661 – 7 January 1722) was a French painter, pastellist, engraver, decorative designer and draughtsman.

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