Jacob sending his sons to Egypt 1594 - 1678

"Jacob sending his sons to Egypt" is an etching created by Salomon Savery between 1594 and 1678. The work depicts the biblical story of Jacob sending his sons to Egypt to buy grain during a famine. The etching showcases Savery's skill in rendering detailed figures and landscapes, with a particular focus on the expressive faces of the characters. The scene unfolds in a picturesque setting with a distant river and a small town in the foreground. The etching is currently held in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.