Italian School, Jacob asks Laban for Rachel's hand in marriage, Oil on Canvas

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Oil on canvas mounted on hardboard. Italian school, 17th century. The painting recounts an episode from the biblical book of … Read more Oil on canvas mounted on hardboard. Italian school, 17th century. The painting recounts an episode from the biblical book of Genesis, in which Jacob, while tending his uncle Laban's flock, falls in love with his daughter Rachel and asks her father to marry her, but is then tricked into marrying his older sister Leah first. In the scene, Jacob is seen standing before Laban, who, seated on his throne, holds back his beautiful young daughter Rachel, pointing with his finger at his other daughter, Leah, slumped in dismay in the corner. Around him, the women and servants of the house look on, sharing their emotions in what is happening. The scene takes place in front of the classical-style house, while on the left, an Italian landscape opens up in the background, with mountain peaks and a lake amidst verdant vegetation. A cart is arriving on the path leading to the house, preceded by a flock of sheep and goats. The canvas was previously restored and mounted on a hardboard panel. It is presented in a late 19th-century frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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