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Jacob Wrestling with the Angel, from the series Imagines et figurae bibliorum, ca. 1582 - 1593, ca. 1653 - 1654

  • etching, paper
  • 186 x 243 mm
  • Inv. 2013-AAL

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In the middle of a wooded landscape, Jacob wrestles with the Angel by the river Jabbok. His caravan can be seen in the background (Gen 32:23).

Artist

Pieter I van der BorchtRKD
Mechelen ca. 1530 - Antwerp ca. 1611
etchersAAT

Jan Philipsz. Schabaelje
Amsterdam ca. 1586 - Amsterdam 1656
publisherAAT

TitleJacob Wrestling with the Angel, from the series Imagines et figurae bibliorum
Date ca. 1582 - 1593
ca. 1653 - 1654
Period16th century
17th century
LocationAmsterdamTGN
Medium and supportetchingAAT
Signatures, inscriptions, and markings printed inscription in the dipiction, at the top: Salutaris obstinatio.
printed inscription in the depiction, top right: Genesis. 32. 23.
printed inscription in the representation, bottom left: 42
printed inscription in the depiction, at the bottom right: 43
stamps (tools) on the back, bottom right: Stad Gent / Museum voor Schone Kunsten
Collectionprint room
Object type etching AAT
Inventory number2013-AAL
Acquisition credit unknown
Current whereaboutsWork currently not on display
Permalinkhttps://mskgent.be/collection/work/data/2013-AAL
IIIF Manifesthttps://imagehub.mskgent.be/iiif/3/6490/manifest.json