Jacob’s Journey
ca. 1565-1570
Jacopo Bassano
The story of Jacob and his journey back to his family, as told in Genesis, the first book of the Bible, is only a pretext for the depiction of animals, figures and clothing in a composition that no longer has anything to do with religion. In this canvas by Jacopo Bassano (1510–1592), a brilliant example of Renaissance painting in Venice, the draughtsmanship is dissolved in painting with subtle variations in colour and visible brushstrokes.
Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi/ Photo: APF
| Artist: Jacopo Bassano |
| Title: Jacob’s Journey |
| Geography: Venice, Italy |
| Date: ca. 1565-1570 |
| Medium: oil on canvas |
| Classification: graphic arts (drawing, painting, engraving, calligraphy) |
| Dimensions: 62.5 x 96.3 cm |
| Inventory number: LAD 2011.032 |
| Contact for images: [email protected] |
| Permalink: https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/Explore/online-collection/jacobs-journey |
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