{"product_id":"the-stolen-blessing-hans-holbein-the-younger","title":"The Stolen Blessing - Hans Holbein the Younger","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger depicting the biblical scene of Isaac blessing Jacob, rendered with precise line work and narrative clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger depicts the biblical narrative of Isaac blessing Jacob, a moment of deception where Jacob, guided by his mother Rebekah, receives the blessing intended for his brother Esau. The composition is divided into two distinct zones. In the foreground, the aged and blind Isaac lies in a four-poster bed, while Jacob kneels at his side to receive the paternal benediction. Rebekah stands nearby, observing the act of subterfuge. Through an arched window in the background, the artist includes a secondary scene showing Esau hunting in the distance, unaware that his birthright has been claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolbein employs a precise, linear style characteristic of his work for book illustration. The hatching techniques define the folds of the garments, the texture of the bed linens, and the architectural elements of the room. The figures are rendered with a focus on narrative clarity, typical of the period's approach to religious texts. The scene is part of a larger series of Old Testament illustrations, which were widely circulated in the sixteenth century. These prints were designed to be accessible, providing visual interpretations of scripture for a broad audience. The clarity of the line work and the economy of the composition demonstrate Holbein's skill in conveying complex emotional and narrative content within a small format. The print reflects the aesthetic values of the Northern Renaissance, where attention to domestic detail and human gesture grounded biblical stories in a recognisable reality. This piece remains a fine example of the technical proficiency required for woodblock carving during this era, maintaining its visual impact through the contrast of light and shadow created by the dense, deliberate strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moses-condemning-the-midianite-women-and-children-veit-rudolf-specklin\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMoses Condemning the Midianite Women and Children - Veit Rudolf Specklin — Veit Rudolf Specklin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-last-judgement-and-the-devil-cast-into-the-lake-of-fire-gerard-de-jode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Last Judgement and the Devil Cast into the Lake of Fire - Gerard de Jode — Gerard de Jode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hans Holbein the Younger","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601996124495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601999597903,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601999630671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601999663439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601999696207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601999728975,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601999761743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601999794511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601999827279,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601999860047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601999892815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601999925583,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Stolen-Blessing_Poster_CompositorV1_1788055407443.jpg?v=1788056638","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-stolen-blessing-hans-holbein-the-younger","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}