Jacob blessed two sons of Joseph. Despite Joseph, he raises his right hand on the head of the younger, Ephraim, to whom he predicted a more glorious posterity than his older brother Manasseh (Genesis, xlviii, 14-21)
- Artist
- Marc Chagall
- Date
- c.1956 ; France
- Style
- Naïve art
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled "Jacob blessed two sons of Joseph" depicts a poignant Religious painting illustrating the biblical moment where Jacob, with patriarchal authority, places his right hand on the younger son Ephraim, despite Joseph's wishes. The scene emphasizes the prophecy of Ephraim's future prominence over Manasseh, capturing a moment of divine foresight. The artwork’s style may borrow from Naïve art (primitivism), with simple lines and an unrefined palette. Traditionally, such scenes could be created on paper or rendered in etching form to emphasize their spiritual and historical significance.
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