Engraved print of twelve bearded biblical men in robes arranged on a tiered arched structure, with Dutch text below.

The Twelve Patriarchs, Sons of Jacob, Arranged on a Stepped Structure

An engraved print shows twelve bearded male figures in robes and headwear arranged on a tiered, arched architectural structure. Two lower figures flank the central arch, where a small scene with figures and foliage appears, and Dutch verse fills the lower margin.

Artist: Johan Noman (mentioned on object)
Date: 1806-1830
Medium
Source: Rijksmuseum
Size: 3224 × 4000 px

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Public domain · Rijksmuseum marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1830.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Rijksmuseum, image license https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

19th century engraving dutch print old testament biblical figure religious illustration twelve patriarchs black and white