Artwork
Lucha de Jacob con el ángel
Lucha de Jacob con el ángel is an oil painting by the High Baroque Italian artist Luca Giordano. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Lucha de Jacob con el ángel is a religious oil painting by Luca Giordano, created in 1698. It is held at the Museo del Prado.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a nocturnal scene with three figures: a woman with a staff, a man reaching towards her, and a celestial figure above them. The figures are set against a dark, cloudy sky, and their robes and faces are illuminated, suggesting a divine or mystical encounter.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a dramatic effect. Deep shadows and bright highlights emphasize the figures, conveying a sense of movement and tension.
Artist & collection
Artist
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
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