Jacob’s Dream
1599
oil
copper
From the collection of Städel Museum
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Adam Elsheimer
Adam Elsheimer (18 March 1578 – 11 December 1610) was a German Baroque painter who worked in Rome.
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oil
copper
From the collection of Städel Museum
Jacob’s Dream is a 1599 oil by Adam Elsheimer, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Städel Museum.
In this painting, a man lies sleeping on the ground, his head resting on a rock. He's dressed in simple clothing and has a staff nearby. The scene is set in a landscape with trees and hills in the background. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and atmosphere in the painting. The man's clothing and the rocks around him are depicted in earthy tones, while the sky above is a lighter shade of blue. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist Adam Elsheimer.
Adam Elsheimer (18 March 1578 – 11 December 1610) was a German Baroque painter who worked in Rome.
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