Artwork
Laban giving his Daughter Rachel to Jacob
Laban giving his Daughter Rachel to Jacob is a print by Jacobus Coelemans. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Laban giving his Daughter Rachel to Jacob is a print on paper created by Jacobus Coelemans in 1750, based on a composition by Caravaggio.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a biblical scene in which Laban presents his daughter Rachel to Jacob. The scene includes a group of people gathered around a table, with Jacob kneeling and Rachel standing beside him, accompanied by sheep.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by its detailed rendering, capturing the textures of clothing and the expressions on the figures' faces, demonstrating Coelemans' skill in translating a painted composition into a printed work.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacobus Coelemans or Jacob Coelemans, known in France as Jacques Coelemans (Antwerp, 23 August 1654 – Aix-en-Provence, 11 February 1732) was a Flemish engraver and printmaker, known for his reproductive prints after famous painters and…
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