Izaak zegent Jakob c. 1829 - 1834

"Izaak zegent Jakob" (Isaac Blessing Jacob) is a black and white engraving depicting the biblical scene of Isaac, laying on a bed, blessing his son Jacob while the other son, Esau, is present. Created by the Dutch artist Lambertus Antonius Claessens between 1829 and 1834, the print uses chiaroscuro to create a dramatic and evocative effect. The scene is set in a simple, domestic setting and the figures are rendered with a high degree of realism, highlighting the emotional intensity of the moment. This depiction of the story of Isaac and Jacob is a testament to Claessens’s skill as an engraver and his ability to capture the drama and emotion of a biblical narrative.