Jacob Symonsz. Pynas (c. 1592/93 - After 1650), The Story Of Ruth And Naomi

Jacob Symonsz. Pynas
Dutch painter
Amsterdam circa 1592/93 – after 1650 Delft
The Biblical story of Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:11-16)
Oil on panel : 68,9 X 93,4 cm
Traces of signature bottom right “J….P..as”
Frame : 91,8 X 115,3 cm

Our painting is recorded at the RKD, The Hague, under the Number 0000344673

Jacob Pynas is one of the so-called Pre-Rembrandt History Painters: early 17^th century Dutch painters of Biblical and mythological subjects who had an important influence on Rembrandt in his early years.
Our painting represents a Biblical scene from the Old Testament: a foreign woman, Ruth, remains faithful to her mother-in-law, Naomi, and to her new, Jewish religion. Ruth is an ancestor of King David and therefore also of Jesus Christ.

All my paintings are amply documented on my website:
https://www.jeanmoust.com/artists/biblical-mythological-and-allegorical-scenes/pynas-jacob-symonsz/ruth-declares-her-loyalty-to-naomi -3019745