Before the death, blind Isaac bless his second son Jacob, Rebecca, told him to make it for his elder son, Esau (Genesis, XXVII, 26-29)

Before the death, blind Isaac bless his second son Jacob, Rebecca, told him to make it for his elder son, Esau (Genesis, XXVII, 26-29) by Marc Chagall
Artist
Marc Chagall
Date
1956 ; France
Style
Naïve art
Genre
Religious painting
This religious painting vividly depicts the biblical scene where blind Isaac blesses his second son, Jacob, just before his death, as instructed by Rebecca. The composition captures the intimate moment, emphasizing themes of blessing and deception from Genesis, XXVII, 26-29. Created as an etching on paper, the artist employs simple, naïve techniques reminiscent of Naïve art (primitivism). Its unpretentious style enhances the spiritual narrative, making it accessible and profound.

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