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Jacob's Ladder

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an etching with multiple figures. In the foreground, a person is reclined, partly covered in drapery, eyes closed. Above, another person is sitting, facing forward. On the right, a larger figure with wings is seen from the back, raising one arm. The image uses light and shadow effectively, with a dark background of more draped figures. There is a signature at the bottom left that reads "Rembrandt f. 1654."

Artwork Details

Date
1655
Medium
etching, burin and drypoint
Dimensions
790 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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