Jacob’s Ladder, illustration for ‘La Piedra Gloriosa’ (1655)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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We are delighted to present "Jacob's Ladder," a striking etching by the master Rembrandt van Rijn, created in 1655 as an illustration for the text "La Piedra Gloriosa." This work showcases Rembrandt's consummate skill in capturing the essence of biblical stories through dramatic and detailed imagery.In this etching, we observe the biblical patriarch Jacob asleep, a moment captured from the Book of Genesis. According to the narrative, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending on it. This ladder signifies the connection between God and man, with heaven reaching down to the Earth and the divine being accessible to humanity.The scene is depicted with remarkable emotion and depth. The angels are portrayed hovering around Jacob, who is reclined in a serene state, enveloped by the dark etching lines that suggest a nighttime setting. The lightness of the angels contrasts with the pitch-black surroundings, emphasizing their ethereal nature and the importance of the vision.This artwork, dense with layers of meaning and technique, reflects not only the spiritual depth of its subject but also Rembrandt’s own artistic and contemplative depth.
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was a Dutch draughtsman, painter, and printmaker. An innovative and prolific master in three media, he is generally considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art and the most important in Dutch art history. Unlike most Dutch masters of the 17th century, Rembrandt's works depict a wide range of style and subject matter, from portraits and self-portraits to landscapes, genre scenes, allegorical and historical scenes, and biblical and mythological themes as well as animal studies.