De droom van Jacob 1650 - 1660

nicolaesmaes

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"De droom van Jacob" (Jacob's Dream) is a pen and ink drawing by Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes Maes, created between 1650 and 1660. The drawing depicts the biblical story of Jacob's dream, where he sees a ladder reaching to heaven with angels ascending and descending. Maes's dynamic composition captures the awe and wonder of the scene, showcasing his skill in creating expressive figures and detailed settings. This small-scale work (206 mm x 318 mm) highlights Maes's versatility beyond his known genre paintings and offers a glimpse into his artistic process.