Jacob Jacobsz de Wet

Gideon and the Angel

Gideon and the Angel by Jacob Jacobsz de Wet

Artwork Detail

De Wet uses the rocky promontory of the landscape as a theatrical backdrop against which Gideon witnesses a miracle. The angel is shown striking the unleavened cakes that Gideon had just made, causing fire to rise up and destroy them. The angel then disappeared, leaving Gideon more certain of the Lord's protection in the wilderness.

Title
Gideon and the Angel
Artist/creator
Jacob Jacobsz de Wet
Production date
Unknown
Medium
oil on panel
Dimensions
508 x 616 mm
Credit line
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, gift of Mr & Mrs Morris Yock, 1962
Accession no
1962/29/2
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Department
International Art
Display status
Not on display

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