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'''Jacob Wrestling with the Angel''' is a common biblical motif depicted in art. The story is described in chapter 32 of Genesis.
A number of artists have depicted it, including:
It was referenced in the play ''Angels in America''. The version depicted on-screen was an 1865 version by Alexander Louis Leloir.
The painting figures prominently in the film ''The Tango Lesson'' as a metaphor for dance and life.
It is also mentionned in Dodie Smith's novel I Capture the Castle.
Zadie Smith mentions it in her novel, On Beauty. She references the version painted by Rembrandt, who is the artist her main character, Prof. Howard Belsey, specializes in.
It is also a popular theme for contemporary angel inspired art.
★ List of additional illustrations
★ Article about Genesis story
★ Wrestling With Angels chabad.org
A number of artists have depicted it, including:
It was referenced in the play ''Angels in America''. The version depicted on-screen was an 1865 version by Alexander Louis Leloir.
The painting figures prominently in the film ''The Tango Lesson'' as a metaphor for dance and life.
It is also mentionned in Dodie Smith's novel I Capture the Castle.
Zadie Smith mentions it in her novel, On Beauty. She references the version painted by Rembrandt, who is the artist her main character, Prof. Howard Belsey, specializes in.
It is also a popular theme for contemporary angel inspired art.
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External links
★ List of additional illustrations
★ Article about Genesis story
★ Wrestling With Angels chabad.org
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