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Jacob Complains to Laban that He Gave Him Leah Instead of Rachel as Wife
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Jacob Complains to Laban that He Gave Him Leah Instead of Rachel as Wife

Daniël van den Bremden · c. 1635 - c. 1637 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Lea lies in bed and prays. Jacob, angry at Laban for making him marry his eldest daughter Lea instead of Rachel, comes to claim his rights from Laban. Through the window Jacob is seen tending Laban's sheep for seven years in exchange for the marriage with Rachel. Page from a book with text on recto and verso.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineJacob beklaagt zich bij Laban dat deze hem Lea in plaats van Rachel tot vrouw heeft gegeven. c. 1635 - c. 1637. Daniël van den Bremden. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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