Jacob and Rebecca before Isaac [recto]
1701
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
![Jacob and Rebecca before Isaac [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/5393ee8d0dceb48c/full.webp)
1701
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a group of people sitting on the ground under a rocky overhang. One woman holds a child while another leans in close, and a man sits nearby with a staff. A dog lies at their feet, and a bird perches on a pot in the background. The lines are loose but expressive, with shading that makes the figures look three-dimensional. Notice how the artist used quick, sketchy strokes to suggest movement and emotion. The scene feels intimate despite the rough drawing style. If you like this, look up Baroque to see how artists used drama and light in their work.
![Joseph and His Brother in Egypt [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/86cfb4fbb2662a76/thumb.webp)
