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Jacob

In Genesis, a son of Isaac, also known as Israel; the patriarch of the Israelites

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Images featuring Jacob

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  • Joseph's brothers show his coat, apparently soaked in his blood, to Jacob, who mourns. Etching.
  • Episodes in the Old Testament. Engraving by M.T.
  • Jacob wrestles with the angel on a hilltop. Etching by R. Earlom, 1766, after S. Rosa.
  • Jacob wrestles with the angel on a hilltop. Etching with aquatint by R. Earlom, 1766, after S. Rosa.
  • Joseph tells his unsympathetic family about his two prophetic dreams. Line engraving by G. de Jode.
  • Jacob meets Rachel and falls in love. Engraving by E. Jeaurat after P.F. Mola.
  • Jacob being persuaded to send Benjamin with his brothers on their return jorney to Egypt. Crayon-manner by W.W. Ryland after Sir A. van Dyck.
  • The birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel. Oil painting after Francesco Furini.
  • Jacob is taken to the cave in the field of Machpelah by a mournful procession; he wants to die in the spot bought by Abraham. Etching by L. du Guernier after L. Chéron.
  • Jacob offers bread and soup to an exhausted Esau, who has returned from hunting; to the left, angels move upon Jacob's ladder; to the right, the blind Isaac feels Jacob's disguised hands. Engraving by E. Kirkall after Skeitz.
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