What Bible story is this?

Rembrandt depicted Jacob negotiating with his father-in-law Laban from Genesis, a story of cunning and family conflict. This work by Rembrandt van Rijn exemplifies the Baroque movement, which transformed the artistic landscape of its era.

Where can I see this?

You can see it at National Gallery in London, UK. Rembrandt van Rijn created it. This work by Rembrandt van Rijn exemplifies the Baroque movement, which transformed the artistic landscape of its era.

Why paint Old Testament scenes?

Old Testament stories provided dramatic narratives acceptable to Protestant patrons who avoided Catholic saint imagery Rembrandt van Rijn created it as part of the Dutch artistic tradition.

Where Is Jacob with Laban? See It at National Gallery

This work by Rembrandt van Rijn exemplifies the Baroque movement, which transformed the artistic landscape of its era. As a Dutch artist, Rembrandt van Rijn brought unique cultural perspectives to their work. The composition demonstrates Rembrandt van Rijn's command of visual elements including color, form, and spatial arrangement. Each element contributes to a unified whole that rewards close looking. The work reflects both technical accomplishment and artistic vision. Today, this painting resides in the permanent collection of National Gallery in London, where visitors can experience its presence firsthand. Seeing the work in person reveals details of brushwork, scale, and color that reproductions cannot fully convey. The museum's collection provides important context for understanding this piece alongside other significant works from the same period and artistic tradition. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch artist associated with Baroque and Dutch Golden Age. The artist's body of work demonstrates consistent themes and evolving technique across their career.