BOL, Hans
(b. 1534, Mechelen, d. 1593, Amsterdam)

Mountainous Landscape with the Return of Jacob from Canaan (detail)

1593
Oil on panel
Private collection

During his journey home from Canaan, Jacob encounters a group of shepherds near a well awaiting the stone to be removed to water their flocks. It is here that Jacob will soon meet and fall in love with his future wife, Rachel, who can be seen approaching the group with her flock of sheep.