Jakob kysser Rakel 1592 - 1656

"Jakob kysser Rakel" (Jacob Kisses Rachel) is an etching created by Dutch artist Gerrit Claesz. Bleker between 1592 and 1656. The print depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis in which Jacob, disguised as his brother Esau, kisses Rachel, his beloved, at a well. Bleker's detailed depiction of the figures, animals, and landscape creates a sense of depth and realism, characteristic of his work. This etching, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Bleker's talent for capturing a narrative moment through precise linework and masterful use of light and shadow.