GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| Date | 1840's |
| Technique | Etching-Mezzotint-Original Hand Colored |
| Category | Religion |
| Source | The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, The Rev H. Philip & The Rev J. Brown-Printed And Published By A.H.Payne, Leipzig, Dresden & Vienna -James Hagger, Paternoster Row, London |
This engraving is a dramatic and emotional depiction of the phrase "Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud" found in verse 11 of Genesis, Chapter 29 of the Old Testament. The scene depicts the immediate aftermath of Jacob's first encounter with Rachel, the daughter of his mother Rebekah's brother, Laban. After a long journey, Jacob arrives at the home of his relatives and sees Rachel watering her flock at a well. This encounter is considered a manifestation of destiny and God's plan, as Jacob was sent from his mother's homeland to find a wife. The emotional intensity of this scene is heightened. The engraving depicts Jacob kissing Rachel, emphasizing the physical and emotional intimacy within the text. This kiss is not merely a romantic gesture but also an expression of the moment when Jacob senses God's plan is being fulfilled. The crying that follows immediately relates to both the release of the weariness and longing brought on by the journey and the other person's understanding of their place in their destiny. The pastoral landscape in the background, including shepherds, animals, and a well, is both true to the narrative context and represents a pastoral tranquility.
