De twaalf aartsvaderen, de zonen Jacobs ziet / Men hier ten trappenrei gesteld met hunnen namen, / Gelyk zy tot hem om zyn laatsten zegen kwamen, / Wel wetende dat God dien zegen zelf gebiedt 1806 - 1830

"De twaalf aartsvaderen, de zonen Jacobs ziet" is an engraving by Johan Noman, created between 1806 and 1830. The artwork depicts the twelve sons of Jacob, the patriarch of the Israelites, arranged in a hierarchical structure on a series of platforms. The engraving, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Noman's detailed style and his ability to capture the complexity of the biblical story with precision. The artwork provides a visual representation of the twelve tribes of Israel, highlighting their lineage and their importance in Jewish history. This scene of Jacob blessing his sons is a classic biblical story, and Noman's interpretation offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment.