The painting depicts a scene with a man and woman, surrounded by several sheep. The man is standing with his back to the viewer, wearing a long robe and a large hat. He appears to be holding something. The woman is sitting on the ground. There are several sheep around them, some of which appear to be looking at the woman. A palm tree and a large wheel are also visible. The overall color palette of the painting is brown and sepia-toned. The style is highly detailed and expressive, with visible brushstrokes and texture. The title of the painting is "The Departure of Jacob". It was created by François Boucher.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 605 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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