Jakob vlucht uit zijn ouderlijk huis 1677 - 1755

"Jakob vlucht uit zijn ouderlijk huis" (Jacob flees from his parents' house) is a 17th-century drawing by Dutch artist Elias van Nijmegen. The drawing depicts a scene from the Bible, showing Jacob fleeing from his father Isaac, who sits on a bench with his wife Rebecca beside him. The scene is set outside a building, in front of a tree, emphasizing the urgency of Jacob's departure. The drawing is rendered in a realistic style, capturing the emotional tension of the moment. Van Nijmegen was a skilled draughtsman, as seen in the detailed depiction of the figures' clothing and expressions. The artwork is a valuable example of Dutch religious art from the 17th century.