Départ de Jacob (The Departure of Jacob) 1741 - 1800

"Départ de Jacob" (The Departure of Jacob), an etching by Elisabeth Cousinet Lempereur, depicts a poignant scene from the biblical story of Jacob's journey to Canaan. The composition features Jacob riding a donkey, accompanied by his family and a flock of sheep. The artist captures the emotional weight of the journey, with Jacob's wife reclining in the foreground, cradling a child, while Jacob looks back at his family as he rides off. This artwork, dated between 1741-1800, is a testament to Lempereur's skill in capturing both the drama and tenderness of the biblical narrative. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a dramatic sky, emphasizing the vastness of Jacob's undertaking. The etching is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.