Jacob's Ladder is a 1655 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a dark and moody scene, with a group of figures gathered around a ladder that stretches up into the sky. The figures are dressed in simple, flowing robes, and their faces are contorted in a mix of emotions. In the foreground, a figure lies on the ground, while another figure stands at the base of the ladder, looking up at the figures above. The painting is rendered in a range of dark, muted tones, with deep shadows and subtle highlights that add depth and texture to the scene. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as if the figures are caught in a moment of great significance. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye upward along the ladder. For more information on the artist's use of etching and drypoint techniques, explore Rembrandt van Rijn.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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