GRAVÜR DÜNYASI
Digital Engraving Library
| Artist | Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680) |
| Engraver | Albert Henry Payne (1812-1902) |
| Date | 1840's |
| Technique | Etching-Mezzotint-Original Hand Colored |
| Category | Religion |
| Source | The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments, The Rev H. Philip & The Rev J. Brown-Printed And Published By A.H.Payne, Leipzig & Dresden -James Hagger, Paternoster Row, London |
This engraving depicts Jacob's dream, recounted in Chapter 28 of Genesis, part of the Old Testament of the Bible. On his journey to Harran, fleeing the wrath of his brother Esau, Jacob spent the night outdoors near Beth-El. The engraving depicts Jacob, having spent the night in the open during his journey, falling asleep with his head on a rock. However, instead of the traditional "ladder" iconography, a more intimate and personal scene depicts the divine message being delivered directly through an angel. An angel approaches Jacob where he sleeps and, extending his right hand, seemingly delivers the divine message directly. A soft beam of light falls upon his head, suggesting the presence of divine power. The angelic figure here does not merely appear in the dream; it is depicted as turning toward Jacob, offering his hand, and giving him his full attention. The gentleness and solemnity of the angel's facial expression emphasize the significance and spiritual depth of the divine message. Other smaller angel figures and a beam of light from above surround this moment with a celestial benediction.
