a visit with jesus

 Bible Art

Jacob Wrestles an Angel
Artist: Bartholomeus Breenbergh
 1639    Painting

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Jacob wrestling with the angel is described in the Book of Genesis (chapter 32:22–32. The "angel" in question is referred to as  both "man"  and "God"  and the account includes the renaming of Jacob as Israel.

This oil on panel measures height: 50 cm (19.6 in)  ; width: 68 cm (26.7 in). It is in a collection in the  Rijksmuseum  in Amsterdam.

Jacob's Dream
Artist: Salvatore Rosa
 late 1650s    Painting

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The painting is oil on canvas.