Jacob shown the Bloodstained Coat of Joseph 1657

"Jacob shown the Bloodstained Coat of Joseph" is a pen and brown ink drawing on paper created in 1657 by Rembrandt van Rijn, a Dutch master of the Baroque period. The drawing depicts the biblical story of Jacob, who is shown being presented with the bloodstained coat of his son Joseph, falsely implying that Joseph has been killed by a wild beast. The drawing features several figures arranged in a dramatic composition, highlighting the anguish and grief of Jacob as he realizes the devastating loss of his beloved son. This artwork, with its expressive lines and evocative figures, showcases Rembrandt's masterful ability to convey emotion and narrative through his draftsmanship.