Jakobs kamp med englen 1913

"Jakobs kamp med englen" (Jacob's Struggle with the Angel) is a bronze sculpture created in 1913 by Danish artist Rasmus Harboe (1868-1952). The sculpture depicts the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with an angel, a pivotal moment in the Genesis narrative. Harboe's interpretation captures the intensity of the struggle, with both figures contorted in a dynamic and expressive pose. The work, held in the Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the artist's mastery of form and his ability to convey emotion through the human figure. The sculpture's raw, expressive style, with its emphasis on movement and tension, aligns with the artistic trends of early 20th-century Denmark.