Cleveland Museum of Art
The Twelve Sons of Jacob
Jacob de Gheyn II (Netherlandish, 1565–1629) · c. 1589
Among the attributes for each of Jacob's sons are the crown of Judah, symbolizing his status as ancestor of Kings David and Solomon, and a flowing fountain for Joseph, referring to Joseph's blessing of a double inheritance from his father.
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