Jakob zalft de steen waarop hij geslapen heeft 1625 - 1626

This etching, created by Dutch artist Jan Lievens in the 17th century, depicts the biblical story of Jacob anointing the stone he slept on. The composition highlights Jacob's dramatic posture as he kneels in prayer, his hand pressed against his chest and his eyes looking heavenward. The stone, prominent in the composition, is a symbol of God's presence and Jacob's recognition of divine intervention in his life. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a powerful testament to Lievens' mastery of this artistic technique.