Shem, Ham and Japheth
- Artist
- James Tissot
- Date
- c.1896 - c.1902
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Religious painting
The painting titled 'Shem, Ham and Japheth' depicts the biblical sons of Noah, central figures in Religious painting. Japeth, often associated with regions across Eurasia, symbolizes the spread of humanity after the flood, linking to the Table of Nations. The composition may incorporate Symbolism to illustrate the origins and characteristics of different peoples. As a meaningful biblical story, it explores themes of inheritance, blessing, and curse, notably referencing the narrative of Noah’s drunkenness and Ham’s curse, emphasizing moral and spiritual reflections common in religious artwork.
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