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Plate 9: Asher
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In this print, the biblical figure Asher holds a basket of potatoes and sheaf of wheat, denoting the rich soil and abundant food produced by his tribe. This is one of a series of prints depicting the twelve sons of Jacob, each with an attribute and costume that denotes his character. According to the Old Testament, Jacob blessed each of his twelve sons, prophesizing the destiny of their tribe, and assigning them a parcel of land in Canaan. The print series was made in the Netherlands in the late 16th century, a time of political struggle when Old Testament heroes were popular exemplars of fortitude and patience.
| Artist / Maker | Jacob de Gheyn II |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1589 |
| Culture / Origin | Netherlands |
| Medium | engraving |
| Dimensions | Platemark: 16 x 11 cm (6 5/16 x 4 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyJacob de Gheyn II (1565–1629) — Dutch painter and engraver (c.1565-1629).Jacob de Gheyn II worked as painter, graphic artist, visual artist, engraver and map drawer and is associated with Southern Netherlands. Their documented life spans the years 1565 to 1629, born in Antwerp, died in The Hague.Disciplinespainter, graphic artist, visual artist, engraver, map drawerBorn1565, AntwerpDied1629, The HagueNationalitySouthern NetherlandsSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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