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Laban Searching for his Stolen Household Gods
Jan Symonsz Pynas, 1617
Rachel has hidden the household gods she stole from her father, Laban, under her skirt. She convinces him that she cannot possibly stand up because of her period, thereby preventing him from finding the sacred figurines. Jan Pynas lived in Rome from 1605 to 1607. The inscription on this drawing reveals that he was in the Eternal City a second time, in 1617.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-1911-87
- Dimensionsheight 183 mm x width 244 mm
- Physical characteristicspen and brown ink, with grey wash, over a sketch in black chalk