Fotoreproductie van een prent naar een schilderij van Jacob die met een engel worstelt door Bartolomé Esteban Murillo before 1860

This photo reproduction by Gustav Schauer depicts Jacob wrestling with an angel, a scene inspired by the biblical story of Genesis 32:24-30. The work is a faithful reproduction of the original painting by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, renowned for his mastery of Baroque style and depictions of religious subjects. This reproduction, created before 1860, captures the dramatic scene of Jacob, a strong and determined figure, grappling with a winged celestial being. The composition highlights the intense struggle, characterized by the figures’ contorted poses and the dramatic lighting that casts a stark contrast between the figures and the dark background. This photo reproduction, although a smaller version of the original work, provides viewers with a glimpse into Murillo's artistic style and the profound themes of faith and struggle prevalent in his oeuvre.