Editing Jacob (section)

=== In Art ===

Artists from the Renaissance to modern periods have depicted scenes from Jacob’s life, especially his ladder vision, his blessing of Joseph’s sons, and his wrestling with the angel.

* ''Vision After the Sermon'' by Paul Gauguin (1888) — A post-Impressionist painting showing Breton women imagining Jacob’s struggle with the angel, suggesting the power of visionary faith.<ref>“Vision After the Sermon (Jacob Wrestling with the Angel),” National Galleries Scotland, https://www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/4940</ref>

* ''Jacob and His Twelve Sons'' by Francisco de Zurbarán (1640s) — A series of 13 portraits representing Jacob and each of his sons, symbolizing the foundations of Israel's tribes.<ref>“Zurbarán’s Jacob and His Twelve Sons,” The Frick Collection, https://www.frick.org/exhibitions/zurbaran/jacob_twelve_sons</ref>

* ''Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph'' by Guercino (c. 1620) — Depicts the moment Jacob crosses his hands to bless Ephraim over Manasseh, emphasizing divine reversal and providence.<ref>“Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph,” National Gallery of Ireland, https://onlinecollection.nationalgallery.ie/objects/8824/jacob-blessing-the-sons-of-joseph</ref>

* ''Jacob Wrestling with the Angel'' by Gustave Doré — A 19th-century engraving illustrating the dramatic intensity of Jacob’s all-night struggle for blessing.<ref>Gustave Doré, “Jacob Wrestling with the Angel,” via Doré Illustrations Digital Archive, accessed May 15, 2025</ref>

* ''Jacob with the Flock of Laban'' by Jusepe de Ribera (1632) — Portrays Jacob as a humble laborer under Laban, reflecting themes of patience and divine reward.<ref>“Jacob with the Flock of Laban,” Museo del Prado Collection, accessed May 15, 2025, https://www.museodelprado.es</ref>