Jakob ontvangt de zegen van Izaäk 1774

Cornelis van Noorde created this drawing titled 'Jacob Receives Isaac's Blessing' using pen and brown ink, and brush in brown and gray ink. The artwork visualizes a scene from the Old Testament, laden with cultural and religious significance. Dating back to the 18th century in the Netherlands, the drawing reveals much about the society's values and artistic conventions of the time. Religion played a pivotal role in the daily lives of the Dutch population and this is shown here by depicting a biblical scene in a domestic interior. The decision to represent this moment in a domestic setting shows the desire to create a connection between the viewer and the religious story. The Dutch art market was evolving. Artists were exploring narratives that resonated with middle-class audiences. As art historians, we turn to religious texts and Dutch social history to enrich our understanding of this artwork. The drawing serves as a window into a specific time, where art and faith intertwined, reflecting the cultural values of the Dutch society.