Jacob Wrestling with the Angel 1850

Eugène Delacroix’s *Jacob Wrestling with the Angel* (1850) depicts the biblical story of Jacob, who is shown wrestling with an angel, representing God. The scene is set in a dark and atmospheric forest, with a rushing river in the foreground. Delacroix utilizes bold brushstrokes and dark, rich colors to convey the intensity of the struggle. This oil sketch, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is considered a fine example of Delacroix’s mastery of depicting dramatic, emotional subjects.