{"product_id":"jacob-blessing-ephraim-and-manasseh-benjamin-west","title":"Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh - Benjamin West","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenjamin West's \"Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh\" captures a biblical scene with Neoclassical precision. The painting focuses on Jacob bestowing a blessing upon his grandsons, rendered in muted tones and careful detail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenjamin West's painting, Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh, depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis. Jacob, nearing the end of his life, blesses his grandsons Ephraim and Manasseh, the sons of Joseph. The composition is arranged with Jacob at the centre, his hands placed on the heads of the two boys. Joseph stands beside him, attempting to correct Jacob's placement of his right hand on the younger Ephraim, but Jacob insists on his decision, prophesying Ephraim's greater future. A woman stands to the right, holding a bowl. Another man stands behind Jacob, observing the scene. The painting is executed in a Neoclassical style, characterised by its emphasis on clarity, order, and moral themes. The figures are rendered with anatomical precision, and the drapery is carefully arranged to reveal the forms beneath. The colour palette is restrained, with muted tones and subtle gradations of light and shadow. The setting is simple and austere, directing attention to the figures and their interactions. West's work reflects the 18th-century interest in biblical narratives and the use of art to convey moral and spiritual messages.\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\/flowers-alexandre-jacovleff\" 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;\"\u003eFlowers - Alexandre Jacovleff — Alexandre Jacovleff\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mrs-george-baldwin-jane-maltass-1763-1839-sir-joshua-reynolds-1\" 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;\"\u003eMrs. George Baldwin (Jane Maltass, 1763–1839) - Sir Joshua Reynolds — Joshua Reynolds\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benjamin West","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793981317455,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793983906127,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793983938895,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793983971663,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57793984004431,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jacob-Blessing-Ephraim-and-Manasseh_Poster_CompositorV1_1779923045768.jpg?v=1779924129","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/jacob-blessing-ephraim-and-manasseh-benjamin-west","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}