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Jacob Wrestles with the Angel
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Jacob Wrestles with the Angel

anonymous · c. 1660 - c. 1675 · tapestry; wool; silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Cushion of tapestry weave depicting Jacob fighting the angel (Gen. 32:24). The cushion is part of a series of cushions illustrating the history of Jacob, two others of which are in the Rijksmuseum.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
pillow shamcushion
Credit lineJacob worstelt met de engel. c. 1660 - c. 1675. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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