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Jacob's Dream

Title

Jacob's Dream

Creator

Jordaens, Jacob, 1593-1678

Date

Ca.1650

Identifier

RDS_treasures_122_Jordaens_Jacob's Dream.jpg
RDS_treasures_122_Jordaens_Jacob's Dream framed.jpg

Subject

History painting

Description

Depicts Jacob sleeping in a woodland in the lower right foregound, with angels in the background.

Source

RDS Treasures Collection

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Relation

RDS Library & Archives

Format

Painting

Coverage

Ca.1650

Original Format

Oil on canvas

Physical Dimensions

75 x 61 cm

Collection

RDS Art Collection

Citation

Jordaens, Jacob, 1593-1678, “Jacob's Dream,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed June 23, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/4065.

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