Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)

Jacob's Dream of the Heavenly Ladder

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Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Time Period

1669

Abstract

Dutch biblical, genre, and portrait painter, a gifted and favorite pupil of Rembrandt (1635-40), to whom he remained a close friend. His usual style is based so closely on that of his master that many of his pictures have passed as works of Rembrandt himself. Eeckhout was one of the most successful of this school in adopting the broader and bolder technique of Rembrandt's mature style, though he seldom approached the master in humanity or depth of feeling. In surprising contrast to his normal Rembrandtesque style are a number of highly finished genre subjects--guardroom scenes, backgammon players, and so on.

Keywords

Dresden (Germany), Style: Dutch Baroque, School: Baroque, Movement: Baroque, Dutch, Painting;, Painting

Alt Text

A person dressed in white robes stands with outstretched arms, surrounded by angels with wings. Below them, a figure lies on the ground amidst dark clouds and other celestial beings.

Geographic Location

Dresden (Germany)

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Media Type

Paintings; Pictures

Identifier

A01-MHF1239

Jacob's Dream of the Heavenly Ladder

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