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Jacob's Dream, by Rembrandt, 1854. Creator: W. J. Linton
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Jacob's Dream, by Rembrandt, 1854. Creator: W. J. Linton
Jacob's Dream, by Rembrandt, 1854. Biblical scene believed to have been by Rembrandt, and later attributed to Arent de Gelder, Rembrandt's last pupil. Rembrandt is supposed to have acquired his peculiar taste for a brilliant concentration of light from an appearance that he had been familiar with from his infancy in his father's mill, where a strong beam of light coming from a small and lofty aperture cast on the surrounding objects that peculiar tone which we see so happily illustrated in his pictures...it is known that he purchased, at a high price, casts from antique marbles, paintings drawings, and engravings, by the most excellent Italian masters to assist him in his studies, and which are mentioned in the inventory of his goods when seized for debt. The original sketch for The Jacob's Dream is one of the treasures of the Dulwich Gallery'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Jacob's Dream," a masterpiece believed to have been painted by the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn in 1854, is a captivating depiction of a biblical scene from the Old Testament. The painting, currently housed in the Dulwich Gallery, showcases Jacob, the patriarch of the Israelites, lying on a rocky outcropping with his head resting on a stone. In the dream, Jacob encounters a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending. Rembrandt's distinctive use of light in this painting is said to have been inspired by his childhood experiences in his father's mill. The strong beam of light streaming through a small, lofty aperture created a unique tone that Rembrandt masterfully replicated in his works. Despite the widespread belief that Rembrandt created this painting, it was later attributed to Arent de Gelder, his last pupil. However, the painting's exceptional quality and the influence of Rembrandt's style on de Gelder's work suggest that it may indeed be a lost masterpiece by the master himself. Rembrandt's dedication to his craft is evident in his extensive studies. He acquired casts from antique marbles, paintings, drawings, and engravings by the most excellent Italian masters to aid him in his artistic pursuits. These valuable resources are mentioned in the inventory of his seized goods during a debt crisis. The original sketch for "Jacob's Dream" is a precious treasure in the Dulwich Gallery, offering a glimpse into the artistic genius of Rembrandt van Rijn. This painting continues to captivate audiences with its brilliant use of light, intricate details, and profound biblical symbolism.
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