De dood van Jakob c. 1599

Zacharias Dolendo's "De dood van Jakob" (c. 1599) is a small, detailed etching depicting the death of Jacob, the patriarch of the Israelites. The scene shows Jacob lying in bed, surrounded by family and friends, while a divine light shines down from above. The composition is dominated by the figure of Jacob, with his outstretched hand reaching towards the heavens, and the surrounding figures are depicted with great detail. The etching is a testament to Dolendo's skill in depicting both the physical and emotional aspects of his subject matter. This artwork, measuring only 158 mm high and 110 mm wide, is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.