Plate 9: Asher — Jacob de Gheyn II (Netherlandish, 1565–1629) | DiscoverArt

Jacob de Gheyn II

Plate 9: Asher

c. 1589

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

The castle in the background of this image of Asher, son of Jacob, suggests that food he prepares will be served to kings, as prophesized by his father.

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