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Jacob Wrestling with the Angel

Unknown

1907

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Jacob Wrestling with the Angel is a 1907 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1907
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts two figures in a dramatic embrace. One figure, with large dark wings, has his arms wrapped around the other, who is bare-chested and wearing a purple cloth around his waist. The background is a dark, mottled grey. The scene is intense and dynamic, with the two figures locked in a fierce struggle. The contrast between the light and dark areas of the painting adds to the sense of drama and tension. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up 194_person.