Jacob Leaves
Mesopotamia
5th century, with
medieval and modern restorations
Mosaic
Nave,
Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome
In the upper image, God (in the upper right corner) tells Jacob to
leave his uncle Laban and return home to his father Isaac. See Genesis
31:1-3 (cached). In
the lower image, Jacob tells his wives Rachel and Leah that he will be
leaving. See Genesis
31:4-18 (cached).
This
is part of the
extensive series of Old Testament scenes portrayed in mosaics along the
two walls of the nave. Click here for
links to several of the others.
More of Jacob
Photographed at the
site by Richard Stracke