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Jacob (Biblical patriarch)

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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.
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    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.

    Chéron, Louis, 1655-1725. | Reference: 18340i
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    Jacob (Israel) blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, watched by Joseph. Engraving by G. Presbury after J. Franklin.

    Franklin, John, active 1800-1861. | Date: 1838 | Reference: 27681i
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    Jacob finds rest in a rugged landscape: an angel appears to him in a dream. Etching by A.H. Payne after F. Bol.

    Bol, Ferdinand, 1616-1680. | Reference: 2819197i
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    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.

    Van Dyck, Anthony, 1599-1641. | Date: 1762 | Reference: 11676i
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    Jacob meets Rachel and falls in love. Engraving by E. Jeaurat after P.F. Mola.

    Mola, Pier Francesco, 1612-1666 | Date: 1729 | Reference: 20459i
    Part of: Recueil d'estampes d'après les plus beaux tableaux et d'après les plus beaux desseins qui sont en France.
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