C. MACÉ (*1631) after CASTIGLIONE (*1609), Jacob returns from Mesopotamia, Etching Claude Macé (1631 - 1670 ) after Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609 Genoa - 1664 Mantua): Jacob returns from Mesopotamia and meets his brother Esau, 17th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Gio Benedetto Castiglione Genovese in. / G. Chasteau, ex cum privilegio Regis / A Paris Rue St. Iacques a L'Ange Gardien". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Jacob ex Mesopotamia redux, nuncios et munera ad fratrem suum Esau mittit. Gen. 32". Date: 17th century Description: The picture presents a carefully crafted etching depicting a scene from a historical context. In the foreground, a standing male figure stretches out his arm purposefully, bringing a dynamic movement to the work. A group of sheep, accompanied by loaded donkeys and several smaller figures engrossed in various activities, fills the centre of the picture. A magnificently crafted tree frames the scene on the right, while a dramatically depicted mountain landscape forms the background. The scene depicts Jacob's return from exile and his first encounter with his brother Esau. Source: Bibel (Altes Testament) | Book, Religion Keywords: etching; historical; male figure; dynamics; sheep; donkey; mountain landscape; tree; activity; group; splendour; art; cultural history; scene; illustration; materiality; animal depiction; journey; work; beasts of burden, 17th century, Baroque, Biblical, Germany, Size: Paper: 31,6 cm x 45,2 cm (12,4 x 17,8 in)