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Binecuvântarea lui Iacob, by Hieronimus Francken cel Bătrân

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Binecuvântarea lui Iacob is a work by Hieronimus Francken cel Bătrân, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

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About this work

This painting depicts a scene with three figures. On the left, a woman sits on a bed, wearing a dark dress and a headscarf. She holds a jug in her right hand. In the center, an older man sits on the bed, wrapped in a red cloth. A younger man kneels beside him, touching his arm. The room has a stone floor and green curtains. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the red cloth and the woman's dark dress standing out. The scene appears to be a moment of intimacy and connection between the three figures. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Francken cel Bătrân, Hieronimus.

About the artist

Artist

Hieronimus Francken cel Bătrân

This Netherlandish painter from the late 1500s made intricate prints that tell biblical stories.

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