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Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph
Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph is a 1656 oil painting by Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It is said to have almost “a sculptural surface with a translucent glaze over paint”. This piece is housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Kassel, Germany.
Background.
"Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph" shows a scene from the Old Testament book of Genesis, Chapter 48. In this scene, Joseph brings his two sons (Manasseh and Ephraim) to his dying
Dreams - Joseph before Pharaoh - The Ruler of Egypt - Joseph's Brethren in Egypt - Joseph Meets His Brethren - The Second Journey to Egypt - Joseph and Benjamin - The Thief Caught - Judah Pleads and Threatens - Joseph Makes Himself Known - Jacob Receives the Glad Tidings - Jacob Arrives in Egypt - Joseph's Kindness and Generosity - Jacob's Last Wish - The Blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh - The Blessing of the Twelve Tribes - The Death of Jacob - The Sons of Jacob at War with the Sons of Esau - Zepho