Droom van Jakob 1615

"Droom van Jakob" (Dream of Jacob) is an etching by Italian artist Orazio Borgianni, created in 1615. The etching depicts the biblical story of Jacob's dream, where he sees a ladder reaching up to heaven with angels ascending and descending. In the foreground, Jacob is depicted lying on the ground with his head resting on a rock, while angels and a ladder ascend into the clouds. The work is currently located in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and is a powerful representation of the story's symbolic significance. The etching is characterized by its detailed depiction of the figures and the landscape, as well as its use of light and shadow. The work is an example of the Baroque style of art, which is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow, its emphasis on movement and emotion, and its use of religious themes.