Jacob's Dream facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jacob’s Dream |
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| Spanish: El sueño de Jacob | |
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| Artist | Lo Spagnoletto |
| Year | 1639 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 179 cm × 233 cm (70 in × 92 in) |
| Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
Jacob's Dream (in Spanish: El sueño de Jacob) is a famous painting from 1639. It was created by the Spanish artist José de Ribera, who was also known as Lo Spagnoletto. This artwork is an oil painting on canvas.
What the Painting Shows
This painting shows a story from the Bible. It's about a man named Jacob who is sleeping. While he sleeps, he dreams of a ladder reaching up to heaven. Angels are going up and down this ladder.
The Artist: José de Ribera
José de Ribera was a very important painter during his time. He was part of a style called Tenebrism. Tenebrism uses strong contrasts between light and dark. This makes parts of the painting stand out, while other parts are in deep shadow. You can see this in Jacob's Dream, where Jacob is brightly lit, but the background is dark.
Details of the Artwork
The painting is quite large, measuring about 179 centimeters tall and 233 centimeters wide. That's about 70 inches by 92 inches. Today, you can see Jacob's Dream at the Museo del Prado in Madrid, Spain. It's a great example of Ribera's skill and his way of telling stories through art.
See also
- In Spanish: El sueño de Jacob (Ribera) para niños
