Jacob’s Flock Prospers
Book Title: Deudsch Catechismus : gemehret mit einer newen Vorrhede und Vermanunge zu der Beicht.
Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Image Title: Jacob’s Flock Prospers
Scripture Reference:
- Genesis 30 (further images / scripture text)
Description: – Jacob places striped branches before the sheep and goats of his father-in-law, Laban, in order to increase the number of spotted and dark-colored animals in his own herd, a biblical scene used by the artist to illustrate the commandment that forbids coveting the house of one’s neighbor.
Click here for additional images available from this book.
This image is made available by the generous contribution of Rev. Steve Plonk.
Request a high-resolution file (fees apply)
Rights Statement: The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e., not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library, Emory University.
Rights Status: No Copyright - United States
Pitts Theology Library provides copyright information as a courtesy and makes no representation about copyright or other legal status of materials in the Digital Image Archive.