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The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau, 19th century? Creator

The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau, 19th century? Creator


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The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau, 19th century? Creator

The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau, 19th century? Biblical scene, from Genesis 27: 22: And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacobs voice, but the hands are the hands of Esau. The blind and elderly Israelite patriarch Isaac is visited by his son Jacob who pretends to be his brother Esau in order to fool his father into blessing him and making him the primary heir. Engraving after a painting of the 17th century

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The Voice is Jacob's, but the Hands are Esau's

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. This 19th-century print captures a biblical scene from Genesis 27:22, depicting a pivotal moment of deceit and family dynamics. The image portrays the blind and elderly Israelite patriarch Isaac in his bedchamber, visited by his son Jacob. In an act of cunning deception, Jacob disguises himself as his brother Esau to trick their father into granting him the primary heir status. The artist skillfully engraves this dramatic narrative after a painting from the 17th century, showcasing intricate details that bring the story to life. The contrast between light and shadow emphasizes Isaac's vulnerability and blindness while highlighting Jacob's calculated manipulation. The composition evokes powerful emotions as we witness this complex web of relationships unfold. Greed and ambition drive Jacob to deceive his own father for personal gain, while Isaac unknowingly struggles with discerning truth from falsehood due to his disability. Beyond its artistic value, this print serves as a reminder of timeless themes such as faith, family dynamics, and moral choices. It invites contemplation on human nature and our capacity for both love and deceit within religious contexts. As we delve into this thought-provoking piece by R Staines (not affiliated with any commercial use), it prompts us to reflect on our own actions and motivations in relation to those around us.

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