Droom van Jakob 1675

"Droom van Jakob" (Dream of Jacob), an etching by Cesare Fantetti from 1675, depicts a scene from the biblical story of Jacob's ladder. The composition focuses on Jacob, lying on the ground, gazing upwards at a ladder ascending into heaven, populated by angels and culminating in a heavenly figure. The dramatic use of light and shadow highlights Jacob's awe and the celestial ladder's spiritual significance. This etching is a powerful illustration of Jacob's dream and the divine promise revealed within it, emphasizing the power of faith and God's omnipresence.