Artwork
Rachel Concealing Laban's Idols
Rachel Concealing Laban's Idols is an ink print by the Baroque artist Andrea De Leone. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Rachel Concealing Laban's Idols is an etching on laid paper created by Andrea De Leone around 1635. The print is part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington.
Technique & Style
The etching features scratchy, textured lines achieved through drypoint technique, where the artist scratched directly into the metal plate. This method gives the image a sense of urgency and drama, with rough, unsmoothed edges.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a chaotic crowd entangled in trees and branches, with figures clutching at each other or foliage. The blurred faces and urgent movements convey a sense of turmoil, illustrating the biblical story of Rachel concealing Laban's idols.
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