Jacob Wrestling with the Angel
- Artist
- Rembrandt
- Date
- c.1659 ; Netherlands
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Gemäldegalerie
"Jacob Wrestling with the Angel" is a compelling religious painting that depicts the biblical moment from Genesis where Jacob contends with an angel, often interpreted as God or a divine messenger. The event leads to Jacob's renaming as Israel, symbolizing his struggle and faith. Rendered on a canvas using oil paints, the artwork reflects the dramatic intensity characteristic of the Baroque style. Its dynamic composition and emotional depth exemplify the powerful storytelling found in religious paintings.
Related artworks
- Pink Bush by Homer Watson
- Lady Elizabeth Foster by Angelica Kauffman
- Nous Voila Chez Nous by Theophile Steinlen
- Institution of the Eucharist by Fra Angelico
- Institution of the Eucharist by Fra Angelico
- Saint Luke Painting the Virgin by Maarten de Vos
- Il Quercione alle cascine by Telemaco Signorini
- The Holy Family by Bernardino Luini
- Gazmend Freitag Self-Portrait by Gazmend Freitag
- Portrait de sa Soeur by Theodule Ribot