Jacob Sends Joseph to His Brothers - Classic Biblical Engraving #156430 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white woodcut by Gustave Doré (or follower, signed “GORTHELL SC.”) portrays the biblical scene from Genesis 37, where Jacob sends Joseph to Shechem to check on his brothers tending the flock. The composition includes expressive figures: Joseph holding a staff and pouch, Jacob gesturing authoritatively, two women (likely Leah’s and Rachel’s daughters) observing-one seated in sorrow, the other standing pensively-and sheep gathered nearby, emphasizing pastoral context. Fine linework captures classical drapery, emotional tension, and landscape depth.

Used in religious education, biblical commentary sites, art history archives, or digital museums to illustrate the Joseph narrative; matches user intent for visual exegesis, theological study, or historical illustration research.