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Jacob blesses the sons of Joseph
Jacob blesses the sons of Joseph is an oil painting by Carl Peter Goebel. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
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Overview
Carl Peter Goebel's 1820 oil painting, Jacob blesses the sons of Joseph, is a religious work held at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a crowded indoor scene from a biblical narrative, centered around Jacob and the sons of Joseph. The figures, dressed in flowing robes, display a range of emotions as they interact with the central figures.
Technique & Style
Goebel employs chiaroscuro, using a dark background and a warm glow on the figures to emphasize their expressions and gestures. The contrast between light and shadow creates a sense of depth and draws attention to the central scene.
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