Judah

Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and the patriarch of the most important tribe of Israel. His dignity is emphasized by the scepter in his hand and the crown on his head. A lion lies next to him. In the background a statue of Jupiter, the chief god of the Roman pantheon. All these attributes refer to Jacob's blessing of Judah in Genesis 49. The print is part of a series on the twelve sons of Jacob and patriarchs of Israel and has a Dutch and Latin inscription.