Job in Luck 1778

drawing, print, etching, paper

landscape illustration sketch

drawing

ink drawing

germany

print

pen sketch

etching

pencil sketch

incomplete sketchy

paper

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

watercolour illustration

pencil art

watercolor

"Job in Luck" is an etching by Christian Bernhard Rode, created in 1778. It depicts a scene from the biblical story of Job, where he is surrounded by his family and friends who are rejoicing at his newfound fortune. Rode's depiction of the scene is dynamic and expressive, showcasing his skill in capturing human emotion through the use of gestural lines and expressive figures. This artwork, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a poignant glimpse into Rode's interpretation of this timeless biblical narrative.