Jacob and Laban with Rachel and Leah (recto)

1604

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Jacob and Laban with Rachel and Leah (recto) is a 1604 by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Bologna, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1604 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows four women in flowing robes, standing close together. Their faces are soft but focused, and their hands touch or gesture toward each other. The background is plain, letting the figures stand out in light brown lines. One woman holds a basket, another reaches out, and the third looks slightly away. The drawing uses simple lines to show movement and emotion, almost like a quick study. It looks like a rough draft for a bigger work, not a finished painting. Want to see more like this? Check out chiaroscuro.