The Disobedient Prophet

Lambert Jacobsz. (1598 - )

Artist/Maker

Artist: Lambert Jacobsz. (1598 - )

DatesMade: Made 1620s

Material / Technique

Oil on canvas

Dimensionsh x w: Mått 107 x 136 cm h x w x d: Ram 123 x 153 x 7 cm

Inventory numberNM 6880

AcqusitionPurchase 1992

Other titlesTitle (sv): Den ohörsamme profeten Title (en): The Disobedient Prophet

DescriptionDescription: The Old Testament recounts how God sent a prophet to Bethel to denounce the practice of idol worship. His obedience is put to the test through an old prophet, who invites him to share a meal. Although warned against associating with the evil, he succumbs to temptation. We witness the dramatic moment when the old prophet, as the instrument of the Lord, exposes his own duplicity and condemns his brother to death.

Exhibited

Nationalmuseum -> Room 1621 17th century

Motif categoryReligion/Mythology

Collection

Paintings (Paintings)

MaterialOil paint, Duk

TechniquePainting

Keyword

Religion/Mytologi

Extern ID

Wikidata: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q18601704

Additional texteExhibition text: The Old Testament recounts how God sent a prophet to Bethel to denounce the practice of idol worship. His obedience is put to the test through an old prophet, who invites him to share a meal. Although warned against associating with the evil, he succumbs to temptation. We witness the dramatic moment when the old prophet, as the instrument of the Lord, exposes his own duplicity and condemns his brother to death. The rarely illustrated story reflects a direct engagement with the biblical text.