Droom van Jakob, RP-P-OB-17.394, Wallerant Vaillant, between 1658 and 1677

Identification title(s): dream of jacob. Object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-17. 394. Catalog reference: hollstein dutch 12. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 240. Description: two angels have descended from heaven via a ladder, in the foreground jacob is sleeping (gen. 28:12). Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: wallerant vaillant (mentioned on object), after a painting by: johannes van bronchorst publisher: wallerant vaillant (mentioned on object). Dating: 1658 - 1677. Physical characteristics: mezzotint. Material: paper technique: mezzotint. Dimensions: plate edge: h 394 mm × w 343 mm. Subject: what: the dream of jacob: while sleeping on the ground with a stone for pillow jacob sees a ladder reaching from earth to heaven with angels going up and down; usually with god at the top of the ladderdream of jacob, with stairway instead of ladder. Acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: between 1658 and 1677.